US Bridges

County Road #295 over Yellow Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · .3 M E Al 35 T7S R9E · Structure no. 017825

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road #295 over Yellow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road #295 over Yellow Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road #295
CrossesYellow Creek
Location.3 M E Al 35 T7S R9E
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.40308, -85.6369
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2023)
Projected traffic214 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$264,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road #295 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road #295 over Yellow Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road #295 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road #295 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Road #295 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.