SR 273 over Yellow Creek

Fair Condition79 years old1,983 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyCherokee
Location3.7 Mi N Jct SR 68*273
CarriesSR 273
CrossesYellow Creek
Coordinates34.22320, -85.72393

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length204.1 ft (62.2 m)
Max Span34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Width28.9 ft (8.8 m)
Deck Area547.4 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1947 (reconstructed 1960)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,983 (2022)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number006763

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