US Bridges

County Road 2 over Yellow Creek

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 2.7 Mi. S. of Arcloa · Structure no. 014044

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 2 over Yellow Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 54 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
Location2.7 Mi. S. of Arcloa
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.53333, -87.78333
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating79.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1991)
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$695,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2 over Yellow Creek 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 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 December 2023.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is County Road 2 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.