US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 69 over S. Fork Yellowleaf

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 1.7 MI N JCT CO 47 · Structure no. 013976

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 69 over S. Fork Yellowleaf is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 69 over S. Fork Yellowleaf in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 685 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 958 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 69
CrossesS. Fork Yellowleaf
Location1.7 MI N JCT CO 47
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.27914, -86.64651
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2025)
Projected traffic958 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$611,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 69 over S. Fork Yellowleaf built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 69 over S. Fork Yellowleaf 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 69 over S. Fork Yellowleaf carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 69 over S. Fork Yellowleaf?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Hwy. 69 over S. Fork Yellowleaf?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.