US Bridges

Narrows Way over Branch of Yellowleaf Ck

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · Narrows Subdivision · Structure no. 020159

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Narrows Way over Branch of Yellowleaf Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Narrows Way over Branch of Yellowleaf Ck in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNarrows Way
CrossesBranch of Yellowleaf Ck
LocationNarrows Subdivision
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.36829, -86.66525
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Narrows Way over Branch of Yellowleaf Ck built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Narrows Way over Branch of Yellowleaf Ck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Narrows Way over Branch of Yellowleaf Ck carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Narrows Way over Branch of Yellowleaf Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Narrows Way over Branch of Yellowleaf Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.