US Bridges

SR-12 MP 142.286 over Yellow River

Good

Covington County, Alabama · 5.3 Mi. West of US 331. · Structure no. 020639

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,405
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-12 MP 142.286 over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-12 MP 142.286 over Yellow River in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,405 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,568 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-12 MP 142.286
CrossesYellow River
Location5.3 Mi. West of US 331.
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.27373, -86.34873
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,405 (2013)
Projected traffic4,568 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-12 MP 142.286 over Yellow River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-12 MP 142.286 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR-12 MP 142.286 over Yellow River carry?

About 3,405 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR-12 MP 142.286 over Yellow River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-12 MP 142.286 over Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.