Co. Hwy. 49 over Yellowleaf Creek
GoodShelby County, Alabama · 0.7 Mi. North CR 109 · Structure no. 013654
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Hwy. 49 over Yellowleaf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Hwy. 49 over Yellowleaf Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Co. Hwy. 49 over Yellowleaf Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Hwy. 49 over Yellowleaf 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 49 over Yellowleaf Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Co. Hwy. 49 over Yellowleaf Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Hwy. 49 over Yellowleaf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.