US Bridges

Indian Valley Road over Indian Valley Lake

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.5 Mile from CR 17 · Structure no. 019790

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Valley Road over Indian Valley Lake is a steel culvert carrying Indian Valley Road over Indian Valley Lake in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Valley Road
CrossesIndian Valley Lake
Location0.5 Mile from CR 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.38307, -86.75681
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$923,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Valley Road over Indian Valley Lake built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Valley Road over Indian Valley Lake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Valley Road over Indian Valley Lake carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Indian Valley Road over Indian Valley Lake?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Indian Valley Road over Indian Valley Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.