First Avenue East over Yellow Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLamar County, Alabama · Old HWY 18 East of Vernon · Structure no. 000488
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 1993
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 154 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 947
- 1990 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Avenue East over Yellow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First Avenue East over Yellow Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 947 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2013. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Avenue East over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Avenue East 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 May 1993.
How much traffic does First Avenue East over Yellow Creek carry?
About 947 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is First Avenue East over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns First Avenue East over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.