Walter Shirley RD over Benton Collins Creek
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.5 MI NE of JCT Al Rt 43 · Structure no. 020681
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walter Shirley RD over Benton Collins Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Walter Shirley RD over Benton Collins Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walter Shirley RD over Benton Collins Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walter Shirley RD over Benton Collins 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 Walter Shirley RD over Benton Collins Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Walter Shirley RD over Benton Collins Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Walter Shirley RD over Benton Collins Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.