US Bridges

County RD 70 over Yellow River

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · County Road 70 · Structure no. 015012

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 70 over Yellow River is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 70 over Yellow River in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 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 6 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 70
CrossesYellow River
LocationCounty Road 70
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.35759, -86.34237
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (1994)
Projected traffic344 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 70 over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County RD 70 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 70 over Yellow River carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 70 over Yellow River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 70 over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.