US Bridges

Quail Ridge Road over Hurricane Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · _int of Quail Creek Road · Structure no. 021613

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quail Ridge Road over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Quail Ridge Road over Hurricane Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesQuail Ridge Road
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location_int of Quail Creek Road
RouteCity Street 751
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2753, -86.92841
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic140 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$420,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quail Ridge Road over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quail Ridge Road over Hurricane 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Quail Ridge Road over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Quail Ridge Road over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Quail Ridge Road over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.