US Bridges

Hidden Ridge Drive over Thomas Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. East CR 331 · Structure no. 019266

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hidden Ridge Drive over Thomas Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hidden Ridge Drive over Thomas Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHidden Ridge Drive
CrossesThomas Branch
Location0.5 Mi. East CR 331
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.26537, -86.69609
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$651,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hidden Ridge Drive over Thomas Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Hidden Ridge Drive over Thomas Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Hidden Ridge Drive over Thomas Branch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hidden Ridge Drive over Thomas Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Hidden Ridge Drive over Thomas Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.