US Bridges

Cravey Bridge RD over Yellow River

FairPosted for load

Covington County, Alabama · Cravey Bridge RD · Structure no. 021160

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
288 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cravey Bridge RD over Yellow River is a concrete channel beam carrying Cravey Bridge RD over Yellow River in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 93 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2033. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesCravey Bridge RD
CrossesYellow River
LocationCravey Bridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.15166, -86.38054
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic55 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cravey Bridge RD over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Cravey Bridge RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Cravey Bridge RD over Yellow River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Cravey Bridge RD over Yellow River?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cravey Bridge RD over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.