US Bridges

CR 61 over Trib. of Four Mile Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 250 from CR 56 · Structure no. 019492

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
316
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 61 over Trib. of Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 61 over Trib. of Four Mile Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 61
CrossesTrib. of Four Mile Creek
Location250 from CR 56
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.26162, -86.53823
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2025)
Projected traffic442 by 2045
Trucks1%
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 61 over Trib. of Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 61 over Trib. of Four Mile Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 61 over Trib. of Four Mile Creek carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 61 over Trib. of Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns CR 61 over Trib. of Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.