US Bridges

Mccaineville Road over Shumulla Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.3 MI N Ala HWY 28 · Structure no. 007144

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccaineville Road over Shumulla Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mccaineville Road over Shumulla Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMccaineville Road
CrossesShumulla Creek
Location1.3 MI N Ala HWY 28
RouteCounty Highway 1138
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65489, -88.23025
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$487,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccaineville Road over Shumulla Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccaineville Road over Shumulla Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mccaineville Road over Shumulla Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mccaineville Road over Shumulla Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mccaineville Road over Shumulla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.