US Bridges

Brookshire Lane over Hogpen Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.25 MI E of JCT CR35 · Structure no. 019882

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookshire Lane over Hogpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brookshire Lane over Hogpen Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBrookshire Lane
CrossesHogpen Creek
Location0.25 MI E of JCT CR35
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.28575, -86.79276
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic175 (2025)
Projected traffic175 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$333,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookshire Lane over Hogpen Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookshire Lane over Hogpen Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Brookshire Lane over Hogpen Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Brookshire Lane over Hogpen Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Brookshire Lane over Hogpen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.