US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 47 over N.Fork Yellowleaf Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 10 Mi. N. ST 25 · Structure no. 015615

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,690
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 47 over N.Fork Yellowleaf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 47 over N.Fork Yellowleaf Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,690 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,165 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 47
CrossesN.Fork Yellowleaf Creek
Location10 Mi. N. ST 25
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.284, -86.6171
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,690 (2024)
Projected traffic5,165 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$529,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 47 over N.Fork 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 August 2024.

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

About 3,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Hwy. 47 over N.Fork Yellowleaf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.