US Bridges

Commerce Drive over Coales Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E of CR 33 · Structure no. 019878

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce Drive over Coales Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Commerce Drive over Coales Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,650 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCommerce Drive
CrossesCoales Branch
Location0.1 MI E of CR 33
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.29178, -86.80141
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic1,650 (2025)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2045
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Commerce Drive over Coales Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce Drive over Coales 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Commerce Drive over Coales Branch carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Commerce Drive over Coales Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Commerce Drive over Coales Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.