US Bridges

CR 12 over Flood Relief

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · .2 Mi. West CR 22 · Structure no. 019360

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12 over Flood Relief is a concrete culvert carrying CR 12 over Flood Relief in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 12
CrossesFlood Relief
Location.2 Mi. West CR 22
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.14996, -86.77692
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$748,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 12 over Flood Relief built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 12 over Flood Relief 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 12 over Flood Relief carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 12 over Flood Relief?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.1 m).

Who owns CR 12 over Flood Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.