US Bridges

CR 214 over Yellow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.65 MI S 72 on CR 108 · Structure no. 013860

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 214 over Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 214 over Yellow Creek in Jackson 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 214
CrossesYellow Creek
Location0.65 MI S 72 on CR 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.60378, -86.27657
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (1990)
Projected traffic62 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$394,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 214 over Yellow Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 214 over Yellow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 214 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 214 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 214 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.