US Bridges

Lacey Ave. over Beaverdam Ck

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · Laceys Grove Sub. · Structure no. 020118

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lacey Ave. over Beaverdam Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Lacey Ave. over Beaverdam Ck in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLacey Ave.
CrossesBeaverdam Ck
LocationLaceys Grove Sub.
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2234, -86.86321
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic490 by 2044
Trucks1%
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$576,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lacey Ave. over Beaverdam Ck built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lacey Ave. over Beaverdam 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lacey Ave. over Beaverdam Ck carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lacey Ave. over Beaverdam Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lacey Ave. over Beaverdam Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.