US Bridges

CO.RD.61 over Yellowleaf Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR61 2MI N of Jct. CR 55 · Structure no. 018005

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.61 over Yellowleaf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO.RD.61 over Yellowleaf Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 85 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2037. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCO.RD.61
CrossesYellowleaf Creek
LocationCR61 2MI N of Jct. CR 55
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.96279, -86.59004
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2017)
Projected traffic289 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.61 over Yellowleaf Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is CO.RD.61 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO.RD.61 over Yellowleaf Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.61 over Yellowleaf Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.61 over Yellowleaf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.