US Bridges

Hobbs Island RD over Yellow Bank Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 2 MI W JCT HWY 431-S · Structure no. 014948

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
1990 count
Owner
County
County 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 1989, so it is 36 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,910 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesHobbs Island RD
CrossesYellow Bank Creek
Location2 MI W JCT HWY 431-S
RouteCounty Highway 155
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.54903, -86.45201
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (1990)
Projected traffic4,910 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$573,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hobbs Island RD over Yellow Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobbs Island 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 March 2024.

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

About 3,500 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hobbs Island RD over Yellow Bank Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Hobbs Island RD over Yellow Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.