US Bridges

Hobbs Island RD over Yellow Bank Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W JCT HWY 431 S · Structure no. 000547

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,060
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobbs Island RD over Yellow Bank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hobbs Island RD over Yellow Bank Creek in Madison 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 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 4,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,930 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHobbs Island RD
CrossesYellow Bank Creek
Location0.2 MI W JCT HWY 431 S
RouteCity Street 155
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.54674, -86.43286
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,060 (2006)
Projected traffic4,930 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$299,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hobbs Island RD over Yellow Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobbs Island RD over Yellow Bank 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hobbs Island RD over Yellow Bank Creek carry?

About 4,060 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hobbs Island RD over Yellow Bank Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hobbs Island RD over Yellow Bank Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.