Shelly Hughes Road over Mill Creek
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.9 MI N of JCT US No 82 · Structure no. 009781
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shelly Hughes Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shelly Hughes Road over Mill Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2034. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shelly Hughes Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shelly Hughes Road over Mill 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Shelly Hughes Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shelly Hughes Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Shelly Hughes Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.