US Bridges

Greystone Way over Lee Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.3 Mile from Al 119 · Structure no. 020989

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greystone Way over Lee Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Greystone Way over Lee Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGreystone Way
CrossesLee Branch
Location0.3 Mile from Al 119
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.42529, -86.66367
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic1,800 (2024)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$559,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greystone Way over Lee Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greystone Way over Lee Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Greystone Way over Lee Branch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greystone Way over Lee Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Greystone Way over Lee Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.