US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 47 over Yellowleaf Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 1 Mi. No CR 69 · Structure no. 014237

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,818
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 47 over Yellowleaf Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Hwy. 47 over Yellowleaf Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,818 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,346 by 2045. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 47
CrossesYellowleaf Creek
Location1 Mi. No CR 69
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.28206, -86.61743
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,818 (2025)
Projected traffic5,346 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 47 over Yellowleaf Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 47 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 47 over Yellowleaf Creek carry?

About 3,818 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 47 over Yellowleaf Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Hwy. 47 over Yellowleaf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.