Whisenhunt Road over Yellowleaf Creek
FairPosted for loadShelby County, Alabama · Whisenhunt RD 0.2MIE OF47 · Structure no. 012945
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whisenhunt Road over Yellowleaf Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Whisenhunt Road over Yellowleaf Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whisenhunt Road over Yellowleaf Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whisenhunt Road 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Whisenhunt Road over Yellowleaf Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Whisenhunt Road over Yellowleaf Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Whisenhunt Road over Yellowleaf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.