US Bridges

Weatherly Way over Peavine Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.4 MI E JCT CR332/CSX RR · Structure no. 019881

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weatherly Way over Peavine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Weatherly Way over Peavine Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 620 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWeatherly Way
CrossesPeavine Creek
Location0.4 MI E JCT CR332/CSX RR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.27903, -86.76161
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic620 (2024)
Projected traffic620 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$626,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weatherly Way over Peavine Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weatherly Way over Peavine 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Weatherly Way over Peavine Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Weatherly Way over Peavine Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Weatherly Way over Peavine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.