US Bridges

County Road 62 over Yellow Creek

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 0.6 Mi. E.Of New Prospect · Structure no. 013971

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 62 over Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 62 over Yellow Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 62
CrossesYellow Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E.Of New Prospect
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54823, -87.78592
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1989)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$395,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 62 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 62 over Yellow Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 62 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is County Road 62 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 62 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.