US Bridges

_liberty Road over _little Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.65 Mi. East CR 433 · Structure no. 021463

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_liberty Road over _little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying _liberty Road over _little Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries_liberty Road
Crosses_little Creek
Location0.65 Mi. East CR 433
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3395, -86.5978
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
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$275,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _liberty Road over _little Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is _liberty Road over _little 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does _liberty Road over _little Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is _liberty Road over _little Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns _liberty Road over _little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.