US Bridges

Youngs Mill RD over Fox Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 1.5 MI SE Barfield · Structure no. 008009

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youngs Mill RD over Fox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Youngs Mill RD over Fox Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2036. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesYoungs Mill RD
CrossesFox Creek
Location1.5 MI SE Barfield
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3365, -85.70371
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2016)
Projected traffic108 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Youngs Mill RD over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youngs Mill RD over Fox 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Youngs Mill RD over Fox Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Youngs Mill RD over Fox Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Youngs Mill RD over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.