Lake Mitchell Road over Poley Creek
FairPosted for loadChilton County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E Adair School · Structure no. 003006
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Mitchell Road over Poley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lake Mitchell Road over Poley Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Lake Mitchell Road over Poley Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Mitchell Road over Poley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Lake Mitchell Road over Poley Creek carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Lake Mitchell Road over Poley Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Mitchell Road over Poley Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.