US Bridges

Alexander Road over Shoal Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.34 Mi. So. CR 41 · Structure no. 021389

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander Road over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alexander Road over Shoal Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAlexander Road
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.34 Mi. So. CR 41
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.50495, -86.50918
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 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 traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic49 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$584,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alexander Road over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander Road over Shoal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Alexander Road over Shoal Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alexander Road over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Alexander Road over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.