US Bridges

Surrey Lane over Cahaba Valley Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.15 MI West Al 119 · Structure no. 019500

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
133 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Surrey Lane over Cahaba Valley Creek is a steel culvert carrying Surrey Lane over Cahaba Valley Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSurrey Lane
CrossesCahaba Valley Creek
Location0.15 MI West Al 119
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3809, -86.70408
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.6 US tons
Inventory rating95.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic700 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Surrey Lane over Cahaba Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Surrey Lane over Cahaba Valley 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Surrey Lane over Cahaba Valley Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Surrey Lane over Cahaba Valley Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Surrey Lane over Cahaba Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.