US Bridges

Tall Timber Drive over Drainage Ditch from Lake

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · Southern Pines Subdivisio · Structure no. 019263

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tall Timber Drive over Drainage Ditch from Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Tall Timber Drive over Drainage Ditch from Lake in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTall Timber Drive
CrossesDrainage Ditch from Lake
LocationSouthern Pines Subdivisio
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.40594, -86.68629
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic980 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$474,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tall Timber Drive over Drainage Ditch from Lake built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tall Timber Drive over Drainage Ditch from Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Tall Timber Drive over Drainage Ditch from Lake carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tall Timber Drive over Drainage Ditch from Lake?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tall Timber Drive over Drainage Ditch from Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.