US Bridges

Weoka Road over Yellow Water Creek

Good

Elmore County, Alabama · 1 MI N of Al 231 · Structure no. 011667

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weoka Road over Yellow Water Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Weoka Road over Yellow Water Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2031. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWeoka Road
CrossesYellow Water Creek
Location1 MI N of Al 231
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.60667, -86.21333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1998)
Projected traffic450 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$832,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weoka Road over Yellow Water Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weoka Road over Yellow Water 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Weoka Road over Yellow Water Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Weoka Road over Yellow Water Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Weoka Road over Yellow Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.