US Bridges

SR-55 MP10.184 over Yellow River

Good

Covington County, Alabama · 1 Mi. S.Cov. 24 · Structure no. 020363

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
930 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-55 MP10.184 over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-55 MP10.184 over Yellow River in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,943 by 2033. The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-55 MP10.184
CrossesYellow River
Location1 Mi. S.Cov. 24
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.09461, -86.43558
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length930 ft (283.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2013)
Projected traffic2,943 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$9.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-55 MP10.184 over Yellow River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-55 MP10.184 over Yellow River 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR-55 MP10.184 over Yellow River carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR-55 MP10.184 over Yellow River?

The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR-55 MP10.184 over Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.