US Bridges

Trimm RD over Yellow Creek

FairPosted for load

Lamar County, Alabama · 1.5MI N.E. Fairview · Structure no. 012941

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trimm RD over Yellow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trimm RD over Yellow Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTrimm RD
CrossesYellow Creek
Location1.5MI N.E. Fairview
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.86732, -87.98165
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width10 ft (2.9 m)
Roadway width10 ft (2.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1995)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$145,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trimm RD over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trimm RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Trimm RD over Yellow Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Trimm RD over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Trimm RD over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.