US Bridges

Highland Vill. Dr. over Ivy Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · Vil. High. Lk. Sub · Structure no. 019517

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Vill. Dr. over Ivy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Highland Vill. Dr. over Ivy Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Vill. Dr.
CrossesIvy Branch
LocationVil. High. Lk. Sub
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.40872, -86.63277
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic420 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Vill. Dr. over Ivy Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Vill. Dr. over Ivy Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Highland Vill. Dr. over Ivy Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Highland Vill. Dr. over Ivy Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Highland Vill. Dr. over Ivy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.