US Bridges

Carr. Creek Pky over Carriage Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.1 Mi. from CR 69 · Structure no. 021423

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carr. Creek Pky over Carriage Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Carr. Creek Pky over Carriage Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCarr. Creek Pky
CrossesCarriage Creek
Location0.1 Mi. from CR 69
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.29304, -86.65948
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
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

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$569,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carr. Creek Pky over Carriage Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carr. Creek Pky over Carriage 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Carr. Creek Pky over Carriage Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carr. Creek Pky over Carriage Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Carr. Creek Pky over Carriage Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.