US Bridges

Plantation Place over Lee Brook

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.1 MI from CR 52 · Structure no. 020458

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plantation Place over Lee Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Plantation Place over Lee Brook in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPlantation Place
CrossesLee Brook
Location0.1 MI from CR 52
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.28827, -86.84066
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic700 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$502,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plantation Place over Lee Brook built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plantation Place over Lee Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Plantation Place over Lee Brook carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Plantation Place over Lee Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Plantation Place over Lee Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.