Cromwell Mill RD over Branch
FairPosted for loadChoctaw County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N Int Rt 187 * 226 · Structure no. 004680
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cromwell Mill RD over Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cromwell Mill RD over Branch in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cromwell Mill RD over Branch built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cromwell Mill RD over Branch 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 Cromwell Mill RD over Branch carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cromwell Mill RD over Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cromwell Mill RD over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.