US Bridges

CR 441 over 4 Mile Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. North Al 25 · Structure no. 020817

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 441 over 4 Mile Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 441 over 4 Mile Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR 441
Crosses4 Mile Creek
Location0.5 Mi. North Al 25
RouteCounty Highway 441
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.25991, -86.4678
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2023)
Projected traffic358 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 441 over 4 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 441 over 4 Mile 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 441 over 4 Mile Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 441 over 4 Mile Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 441 over 4 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.