US Bridges

Yates RD (cr 568) over Black Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.3 MI South of Tabor RD · Structure no. 020986

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yates RD (cr 568) over Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Yates RD (cr 568) over Black Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesYates RD (cr 568)
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.3 MI South of Tabor RD
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.08826, -85.97289
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yates RD (cr 568) over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yates RD (cr 568) over Black 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Yates RD (cr 568) over Black Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Yates RD (cr 568) over Black Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Yates RD (cr 568) over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.