US Bridges

Forrest Village LN over Ut Spring Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · Subdivision · Structure no. 020120

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forrest Village LN over Ut Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forrest Village LN over Ut Spring Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesForrest Village LN
CrossesUt Spring Creek
LocationSubdivision
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.18167, -86.82249
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span2 ft (0.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic280 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$273,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forrest Village LN over Ut Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forrest Village LN over Ut Spring Creek 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 Forrest Village LN over Ut Spring Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forrest Village LN over Ut Spring Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 2 ft (0.6 m).

Who owns Forrest Village LN over Ut Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.