US Bridges

County RD 264 over Buck Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · .35 MI W. Jct. St. 119 · Structure no. 020815

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,714
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 264 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 264 over Buck Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8,714 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,948 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 264
CrossesBuck Creek
Location.35 MI W. Jct. St. 119
RouteCounty Highway 264
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.22384, -86.82966
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,714 (2024)
Projected traffic12,948 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 264 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 264 over Buck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 264 over Buck Creek carry?

About 8,714 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County RD 264 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 264 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.