US Bridges

Bibb CO.44 over Yeager Branch

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · S.W.Bibb near P.C.LCO.44 · Structure no. 012387

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bibb CO.44 over Yeager Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bibb CO.44 over Yeager Branch in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.

CarriesBibb CO.44
CrossesYeager Branch
LocationS.W.Bibb near P.C.LCO.44
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.88112, -87.31747
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic85 (1987)
Projected traffic125 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$438,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bibb CO.44 over Yeager Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bibb CO.44 over Yeager Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bibb CO.44 over Yeager Branch carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is Bibb CO.44 over Yeager Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bibb CO.44 over Yeager Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.