US Bridges

Monaghan Drive over Ut to Fowler Lake

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · Dunnavant Sq Sub · Structure no. 019978

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monaghan Drive over Ut to Fowler Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Monaghan Drive over Ut to Fowler Lake in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMonaghan Drive
CrossesUt to Fowler Lake
LocationDunnavant Sq Sub
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.40828, -86.63292
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2044
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

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$868,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monaghan Drive over Ut to Fowler Lake built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monaghan Drive over Ut to Fowler Lake 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 2024.

How much traffic does Monaghan Drive over Ut to Fowler Lake carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Monaghan Drive over Ut to Fowler Lake?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Monaghan Drive over Ut to Fowler Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.