US Bridges

Co. 48 over Mill Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 2 Mi. W. Lafayette · Structure no. 012591

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 48 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 48 over Mill Creek in Chambers 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2037. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCo. 48
CrossesMill Creek
Location2 Mi. W. Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.90417, -85.43167
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1992)
Projected traffic750 by 2037
Trucks12%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$651,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 48 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. 48 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Co. 48 over Mill Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Co. 48 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 48 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.