US Bridges

Alton Hankins RD over Yellow Creek Relief

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 5.4 Mi. N.E. Vernon · Structure no. 003175

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alton Hankins RD over Yellow Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Alton Hankins RD over Yellow Creek Relief in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAlton Hankins RD
CrossesYellow Creek Relief
Location5.4 Mi. N.E. Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.817, -88.04805
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1995)
Projected traffic50 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alton Hankins RD over Yellow Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alton Hankins RD over Yellow Creek Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Alton Hankins RD over Yellow Creek Relief carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Alton Hankins RD over Yellow Creek Relief?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Alton Hankins RD over Yellow Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.