US Bridges

Sweet Gum Drive over No. Fork Yellowleaf Ck

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.44 Mi. North CR 39 · Structure no. 016859

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweet Gum Drive over No. Fork Yellowleaf Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sweet Gum Drive over No. Fork Yellowleaf Ck 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 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 178 vehicles a day, projected to reach 238 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSweet Gum Drive
CrossesNo. Fork Yellowleaf Ck
Location0.44 Mi. North CR 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.34057, -86.63919
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2023)
Projected traffic238 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$649,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sweet Gum Drive over No. Fork Yellowleaf Ck built?

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

What condition is Sweet Gum Drive over No. Fork Yellowleaf Ck 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sweet Gum Drive over No. Fork Yellowleaf Ck carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sweet Gum Drive over No. Fork Yellowleaf Ck?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sweet Gum Drive over No. Fork Yellowleaf Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.