US Bridges

Shelby Farms Drive over Ut Spring Ck

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.14 Mi. East Al 119 · Structure no. 020119

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelby Farms Drive over Ut Spring Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Shelby Farms Drive over Ut Spring Ck 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesShelby Farms Drive
CrossesUt Spring Ck
Location0.14 Mi. East Al 119
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.18036, -86.81906
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
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$629,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shelby Farms Drive over Ut Spring Ck built?

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

What condition is Shelby Farms Drive over Ut Spring Ck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Shelby Farms Drive over Ut Spring Ck carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Shelby Farms Drive over Ut Spring Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Shelby Farms Drive over Ut Spring Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.