US Bridges

South Main Street over Yancy Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · .2 MI South of US 98 · Structure no. 019887

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main Street over Yancy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Main Street over Yancy Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 475 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesSouth Main Street
CrossesYancy Creek
Location.2 MI South of US 98
RouteCity Street 98
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.6275, -87.91167
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2025)
Projected traffic475 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$823,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Main Street over Yancy Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Main Street over Yancy 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does South Main Street over Yancy Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is South Main Street over Yancy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns South Main Street over Yancy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.