US Bridges

_paradise Point DR over _ut to Lay Lake

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · _0.3 Mile from CR 28 · Structure no. 021386

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_paradise Point DR over _ut to Lay Lake is a steel culvert carrying _paradise Point DR over _ut to Lay Lake in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries_paradise Point DR
Crosses_ut to Lay Lake
Location_0.3 Mile from CR 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.15233, -86.49669
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2043
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$428,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _paradise Point DR over _ut to Lay Lake built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is _paradise Point DR over _ut to Lay Lake 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does _paradise Point DR over _ut to Lay Lake carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is _paradise Point DR over _ut to Lay Lake?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns _paradise Point DR over _ut to Lay Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.