US Bridges

CO RD 13 over Yellowleaf Creek

GoodPosted for load

Chilton County, Alabama · CR13 1MI NW Newharmonych · Structure no. 008212

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 13 over Yellowleaf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 13 over Yellowleaf Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 13
CrossesYellowleaf Creek
LocationCR13 1MI NW Newharmonych
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.90222, -86.66038
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1985)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 13 over Yellowleaf Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 13 over Yellowleaf 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 13 over Yellowleaf Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 13 over Yellowleaf Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 13 over Yellowleaf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.