US Bridges

Old Broadwell Mill over Little Tallahatchee Cree

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Old Broadwell Mill Rd. · Structure no. 020535

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
487
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Broadwell Mill over Little Tallahatchee Cree is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Old Broadwell Mill over Little Tallahatchee Cree in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 487 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 936 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Broadwell Mill
CrossesLittle Tallahatchee Cree
LocationOld Broadwell Mill Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 112
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.80455, -85.79295
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2010)
Projected traffic936 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$614,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Broadwell Mill over Little Tallahatchee Cree built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Broadwell Mill over Little Tallahatchee Cree 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Broadwell Mill over Little Tallahatchee Cree carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Broadwell Mill over Little Tallahatchee Cree?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Broadwell Mill over Little Tallahatchee Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.