US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 439 over Yellowleaf Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.22 Miles North CR 47 · Structure no. 010825

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
116 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,021
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 439 over Yellowleaf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Hwy. 439 over Yellowleaf Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 2,021 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,829 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 439
CrossesYellowleaf Creek
Location0.22 Miles North CR 47
RouteCounty Highway 439
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33569, -86.62259
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,021 (2023)
Projected traffic2,829 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$905,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 439 over Yellowleaf Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 439 over Yellowleaf 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 439 over Yellowleaf Creek carry?

About 2,021 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 439 over Yellowleaf Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Hwy. 439 over Yellowleaf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.