US Bridges

Mitchellville RD over Acher Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Mitchellville Rd. · Structure no. 018617

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
406
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchellville RD over Acher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mitchellville RD over Acher Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 406 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMitchellville RD
CrossesAcher Creek
LocationMitchellville Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.68039, -86.06093
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2022)
Projected traffic628 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$550,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitchellville RD over Acher Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchellville RD over Acher 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mitchellville RD over Acher Creek carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mitchellville RD over Acher Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchellville RD over Acher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.