US Bridges

County Road 2 over Yellow Creek Trib.

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi. S. of Arcloa · Structure no. 014043

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over Yellow Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 2 over Yellow Creek Trib. in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 125 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesYellow Creek Trib.
Location2.0 Mi. S. of Arcloa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.55014, -87.78324
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1989)
Projected traffic300 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$473,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2 over Yellow Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is County Road 2 over Yellow Creek Trib. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 2 over Yellow Creek Trib. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is County Road 2 over Yellow Creek Trib.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2 over Yellow Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.