US Bridges

Ballantrae Club DR over S. Fork Yellowleaf Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · West of Fire Station # 5 · Structure no. 019884

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,177
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballantrae Club DR over S. Fork Yellowleaf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ballantrae Club DR over S. Fork Yellowleaf Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,177 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesBallantrae Club DR
CrossesS. Fork Yellowleaf Creek
LocationWest of Fire Station # 5
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.26047, -86.74145
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating85.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,177 (2025)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$527,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ballantrae Club DR over S. Fork Yellowleaf Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballantrae Club DR over S. Fork 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ballantrae Club DR over S. Fork Yellowleaf Creek carry?

About 3,177 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ballantrae Club DR over S. Fork Yellowleaf Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ballantrae Club DR over S. Fork Yellowleaf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.