Shelly Hughes Rd. over Wards Mills Creek
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · .5 Mi. W UP Columbus Road · Structure no. 017641
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shelly Hughes Rd. over Wards Mills Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Shelly Hughes Rd. over Wards Mills Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shelly Hughes Rd. over Wards Mills Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shelly Hughes Rd. over Wards Mills 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Shelly Hughes Rd. over Wards Mills Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Shelly Hughes Rd. over Wards Mills Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Shelly Hughes Rd. over Wards Mills Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.