Glades Pkwy over Ut to Buxahatchee Creek
GoodShelby County, Alabama · Glades Pkwy and Whipporwi · Structure no. 020153
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glades Pkwy over Ut to Buxahatchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Glades Pkwy over Ut to Buxahatchee 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glades Pkwy over Ut to Buxahatchee Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glades Pkwy over Ut to Buxahatchee 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Glades Pkwy over Ut to Buxahatchee Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Glades Pkwy over Ut to Buxahatchee Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Glades Pkwy over Ut to Buxahatchee Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.