US Bridges

SR 265 over Shoal Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 5.8 MI S. of Camden · Structure no. 004978

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 265 over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 265 over Shoal Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 265
CrossesShoal Creek
Location5.8 MI S. of Camden
RouteState Highway 265
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.93314, -87.25364
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2013)
Projected traffic525 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$628,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 265 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 265 over Shoal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 265 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 265 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 265 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.