US Bridges

Co. 54 over Allens Mill Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 2 Mi. S. W. Union Hill · Structure no. 013662

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 54 over Allens Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 54 over Allens Mill Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 168 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2037. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo. 54
CrossesAllens Mill Creek
Location2 Mi. S. W. Union Hill
RouteCounty Highway 54
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.98044, -85.53295
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2012)
Projected traffic250 by 2037
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 54 over Allens Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 54 over Allens 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Co. 54 over Allens Mill Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Co. 54 over Allens Mill Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 54 over Allens Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.