US Bridges

County Road #4 over Yellow River

FairPosted for load

Covington County, Alabama · Cr. 4 · Structure no. 005103

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
466 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,068
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road #4 over Yellow River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying County Road #4 over Yellow River in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,068 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,377 by 2030. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road #4
CrossesYellow River
LocationCr. 4
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.01, -86.53833
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length466 ft (142 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,068 (1994)
Projected traffic1,377 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road #4 over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road #4 over Yellow River 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 County Road #4 over Yellow River carry?

About 1,068 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road #4 over Yellow River?

The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road #4 over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.