US Bridges

County Road 43 over Yellow Leaf Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR43 1.5MI.SE Ofcollinsch · Structure no. 018764

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 43 over Yellow Leaf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 43 over Yellow Leaf Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 490 by 2028. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 43
CrossesYellow Leaf Creek
LocationCR43 1.5MI.SE Ofcollinsch
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.91967, -86.64186
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2004)
Projected traffic490 by 2028
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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 43 over Yellow Leaf Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is County Road 43 over Yellow Leaf 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 43 over Yellow Leaf Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is County Road 43 over Yellow Leaf Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 43 over Yellow Leaf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.