Iron Bridge Road over Yellow Creek
GoodLamar County, Alabama · 3.2 Mi. N.E. of Vernon · Structure no. 020504
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Iron Bridge Road over Yellow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Iron Bridge Road over Yellow Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Iron Bridge Road over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Iron Bridge Road over Yellow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Iron Bridge Road over Yellow Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Iron Bridge Road over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Iron Bridge Road over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.