US Bridges

County Road 39 over South Fork Yellowleaf CR

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 2 MI SW JCT CO RD 74 · Structure no. 018400

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 39 over South Fork Yellowleaf CR is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 39 over South Fork Yellowleaf CR in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 39
CrossesSouth Fork Yellowleaf CR
Location2 MI SW JCT CO RD 74
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.26885, -86.70269
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating97.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic840 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$554,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 39 over South Fork Yellowleaf CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 39 over South Fork Yellowleaf CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 39 over South Fork Yellowleaf CR carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 39 over South Fork Yellowleaf CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 39 over South Fork Yellowleaf CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.