US Bridges

CR 101 over Causeway of Private Lake

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.86 MI from Al 25 · Structure no. 020560

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 101 over Causeway of Private Lake is a concrete culvert carrying CR 101 over Causeway of Private Lake 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesCR 101
CrossesCauseway of Private Lake
Location0.86 MI from Al 25
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$292,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 101 over Causeway of Private Lake built?

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

What condition is CR 101 over Causeway of Private Lake 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 101 over Causeway of Private Lake carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 101 over Causeway of Private Lake?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 101 over Causeway of Private Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.