US Bridges

Stonehaven Trail over Buck Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.25 Mi. W of JCT US 31 · Structure no. 019888

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,010
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stonehaven Trail over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stonehaven Trail over Buck Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,010 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,457 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStonehaven Trail
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.25 Mi. W of JCT US 31
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.27581, -86.81544
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,010 (2024)
Projected traffic7,457 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$904,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stonehaven Trail over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stonehaven Trail over Buck 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Stonehaven Trail over Buck Creek carry?

About 6,010 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Stonehaven Trail over Buck Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Stonehaven Trail over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.