CO RD 22 over Yellow Creek
PoorClosed to trafficDeKalb County, Alabama · .85 MI SE Al 176 T9SR8E · Structure no. 003673
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2010
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 79
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 22 over Yellow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 22 over Yellow Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 22 over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 22 over Yellow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2010.
How much traffic does CO RD 22 over Yellow Creek carry?
About 79 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is CO RD 22 over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 22 over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.