Does the town boundary change what I can build?
It can, because annexed land may fall under different town rules. Ask the town and county offices which one covers your parcel.[2]
Highway 411 and a 1908 school monument
Metal buildings for Odenville along Highway 411
Odenville is a small St. Clair County town where Highway 411 runs through the middle. RBC Buildings serves Odenville from our office in Blountsville.
We have one office, in Blountsville. We do not have an office in Odenville.
A small town that keeps growing outward
Odenville incorporated in 1914 and counted 4,969 people in 2020. The town annexed the former municipality of Branchville in 2007 and a portion of Springville in 2015 because of water service issues.[2]
Annexation means a town is stretching to include more rural parcels. If you own land near the town edge, a pole barn, shop or barndominium may suit it, and the town or county permitting office can tell you which rules apply to your parcel.[2]
Questions from Odenville owners
General information. Every project is different, so call us about yours.
What building suits a rural lot near a highway town?
A pole barn or shop scaled to your budget is a common choice. Think about access for trucks and trailers.[2]
Could a barndominium work on a few acres here?
Many people use barndominiums for an open home with a shop. Plan around utilities, septic and your lot.[3]
Can I add metal roofing to an existing barn?
Metal roofing is used on barns, homes and shops. A check of the framing underneath comes first.[3]
Odenville facts
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Odenville has 4,969 residents according to the 2020 Census.[2]
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The town covers about 14.06 square miles and is minutes from Birmingham and Trussville.[2]
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The original county high school building was built in 1908, and its monument still stands in front of Odenville Middle School.[2]
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Author Ralph Compton, who wrote Westerns, came from Odenville.[2]
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St. Clair County covers 654 square miles, of which about 22 square miles is water.[3]
Reach RBC about Odenville
Call (205) 429-4411 to talk about a shop, barndominium or roof in Odenville. We will keep it simple and honest.
Sources
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in October 2026.