US Bridges

Sanctuary Road over Ut to Beeswax Creek

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Alabama · .2 MI from CR 77 · Structure no. 019312

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanctuary Road over Ut to Beeswax Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sanctuary Road over Ut to Beeswax Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSanctuary Road
CrossesUt to Beeswax Creek
Location.2 MI from CR 77
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17508, -86.537
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic14 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$196,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanctuary Road over Ut to Beeswax Creek built?

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

What condition is Sanctuary Road over Ut to Beeswax Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sanctuary Road over Ut to Beeswax Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Sanctuary Road over Ut to Beeswax Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sanctuary Road over Ut to Beeswax Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.