US Bridges

Maples RD over Yellow Bank Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 2.0 MI S JCT CO RD 364 · Structure no. 001651

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maples RD over Yellow Bank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Maples RD over Yellow Bank Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaples RD
CrossesYellow Bank Creek
Location2.0 MI S JCT CO RD 364
RouteCity Street 192
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.54627, -86.44185
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2006)
Projected traffic441 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$264,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maples RD over Yellow Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maples RD over Yellow Bank 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Maples RD over Yellow Bank Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maples RD over Yellow Bank Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Maples RD over Yellow Bank Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.