CO Hy 47 over Yellowleaf Creek
GoodShelby County, Alabama · 0.41 Mi. South US 280 · Structure no. 017178
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Hy 47 over Yellowleaf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Hy 47 over Yellowleaf Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Hy 47 over Yellowleaf Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Hy 47 over Yellowleaf Creek 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 CO Hy 47 over Yellowleaf Creek carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is CO Hy 47 over Yellowleaf Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns CO Hy 47 over Yellowleaf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.