US Bridges

CR 363 Palomino TR over Ut to Bishop Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.1 Mile South CR 14 · Structure no. 020559

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 363 Palomino TR over Ut to Bishop Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 363 Palomino TR over Ut to Bishop Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 363 Palomino TR
CrossesUt to Bishop Creek
Location0.1 Mile South CR 14
RouteCounty Highway 363
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3724, -86.72754
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic175 by 2043
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$442,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 363 Palomino TR over Ut to Bishop Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 363 Palomino TR over Ut to Bishop 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 363 Palomino TR over Ut to Bishop Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 363 Palomino TR over Ut to Bishop Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns CR 363 Palomino TR over Ut to Bishop Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.