US Bridges

Lime Creek Way over Bolivar Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · Lime Creek Subdivision · Structure no. 020084

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lime Creek Way over Bolivar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lime Creek Way over Bolivar Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 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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CarriesLime Creek Way
CrossesBolivar Creek
LocationLime Creek Subdivision
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.29003, -86.66546
Functional classRural 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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic28 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

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$759,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lime Creek Way over Bolivar Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lime Creek Way over Bolivar 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lime Creek Way over Bolivar Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lime Creek Way over Bolivar Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lime Creek Way over Bolivar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.