US Bridges

Al 223 over Mill Creek

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · 1.9MI.N.OF Pike Co. Line · Structure no. 015753

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 223 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 223 over Mill Creek in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 996 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesAl 223
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.9MI.N.OF Pike Co. Line
RouteState Highway 223
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.986, -85.79355
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2013)
Projected traffic996 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 223 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 223 over Mill Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Al 223 over Mill Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Al 223 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Al 223 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.