US Bridges

Silver Ck. Lane over Ut Spring Ck

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · Silver Ck Subdivision · Structure no. 020381

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Ck. Lane over Ut Spring Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Silver Ck. Lane over Ut Spring Ck in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSilver Ck. Lane
CrossesUt Spring Ck
LocationSilver Ck Subdivision
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.18205, -86.8181
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
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$561,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silver Ck. Lane over Ut Spring Ck built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Ck. Lane 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 Silver Ck. Lane over Ut Spring Ck carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Silver Ck. Lane over Ut Spring Ck?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Silver Ck. Lane over Ut Spring Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.