Reads Mill Rd. over Ohatchee Creek
PoorPosted for loadCalhoun County, Alabama · Reads Mill · Structure no. 009066
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 340 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 493
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reads Mill Rd. over Ohatchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Reads Mill Rd. over Ohatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 493 vehicles a day, projected to reach 777 by 2044. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reads Mill Rd. over Ohatchee Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reads Mill Rd. over Ohatchee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Reads Mill Rd. over Ohatchee Creek carry?
About 493 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Reads Mill Rd. over Ohatchee Creek?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Reads Mill Rd. over Ohatchee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.