US Bridges

Candle Wood Road over Tributary Yo Mill Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · .1MI. West of 43 North · Structure no. 019925

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Candle Wood Road over Tributary Yo Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Candle Wood Road over Tributary Yo Mill Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCandle Wood Road
CrossesTributary Yo Mill Creek
Location.1MI. West of 43 North
RouteCounty Highway 1906
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.25945, -87.60777
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Candle Wood Road over Tributary Yo Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Candle Wood Road over Tributary Yo Mill 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 Candle Wood Road over Tributary Yo Mill Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Candle Wood Road over Tributary Yo Mill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Candle Wood Road over Tributary Yo Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.