US Bridges

Chelsea Park Trail over Ut to Yellowleaf Ck

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · Chelsea Park Subdivision · Structure no. 020085

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chelsea Park Trail over Ut to Yellowleaf Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Chelsea Park Trail over Ut to Yellowleaf Ck 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesChelsea Park Trail
CrossesUt to Yellowleaf Ck
LocationChelsea Park Subdivision
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.32634, -86.58037
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic28 by 2042
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$906,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chelsea Park Trail over Ut to Yellowleaf Ck built?

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

What condition is Chelsea Park Trail over Ut to Yellowleaf Ck 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 Chelsea Park Trail over Ut to Yellowleaf Ck carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chelsea Park Trail over Ut to Yellowleaf Ck?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Chelsea Park Trail over Ut to Yellowleaf Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.