US Bridges

CR 97 over Ut to Camp Branch

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 1.1 Mi. from Al 70 · Structure no. 019305

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 97 over Ut to Camp Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 97 over Ut to Camp Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 840 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 97
CrossesUt to Camp Branch
Location1.1 Mi. from Al 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16151, -86.66915
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic840 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$605,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 97 over Ut to Camp Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 97 over Ut to Camp Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 97 over Ut to Camp Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 97 over Ut to Camp Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns CR 97 over Ut to Camp Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.