US Bridges

County Route 39 over Yellowleaf Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.17 Mile No. CR 47 · Structure no. 016722

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
817
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 39 over Yellowleaf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Route 39 over Yellowleaf Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 817 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,295 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 39
CrossesYellowleaf Creek
Location0.17 Mile No. CR 47
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.34178, -86.62739
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic817 (2023)
Projected traffic1,295 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 39 over Yellowleaf Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 39 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 39 over Yellowleaf Creek carry?

About 817 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 39 over Yellowleaf Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 39 over Yellowleaf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.