US Bridges

Elm Street over Lee Brook

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.2 MI from Mullins ST · Structure no. 019787

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street over Lee Brook is a steel culvert carrying Elm Street over Lee Brook in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 630 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElm Street
CrossesLee Brook
Location0.2 MI from Mullins ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.29297, -86.83572
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2044
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$221,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Street over Lee Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Street over Lee Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Elm Street over Lee Brook carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Elm Street over Lee Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Elm Street over Lee Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.