US Bridges

Carpenter Mill RD over Carpenters Mill Creek

GoodPosted for load

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.7 MI NW of County 33 · Structure no. 012561

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpenter Mill RD over Carpenters Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Carpenter Mill RD over Carpenters Mill Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2037. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCarpenter Mill RD
CrossesCarpenters Mill Creek
Location0.7 MI NW of County 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.71058, -85.53842
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic210 by 2037
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$641,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carpenter Mill RD over Carpenters Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carpenter Mill RD over Carpenters 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Carpenter Mill RD over Carpenters Mill Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Carpenter Mill RD over Carpenters Mill Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Carpenter Mill RD over Carpenters Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.