SR 68 over Little Yellow Creek
FairCherokee County, Alabama · 4.9 MI W JCT SR 68 * 273 · Structure no. 003297
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,862
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 68 over Little Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 68 over Little Yellow Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 7,862 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,176 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 68 over Little Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 68 over Little Yellow 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 68 over Little Yellow Creek carry?
About 7,862 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 68 over Little Yellow Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR 68 over Little Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.