US Bridges

Cromwell Mill Roa over Yantley Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · 1.1 MI N Int Rt 187 * 226 · Structure no. 014090

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cromwell Mill Roa over Yantley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cromwell Mill Roa over Yantley Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2037. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCromwell Mill Roa
CrossesYantley Creek
Location1.1 MI N Int Rt 187 * 226
RouteCounty Highway 187
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.22013, -88.27235
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1996)
Projected traffic618 by 2037
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cromwell Mill Roa over Yantley Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Cromwell Mill Roa over Yantley 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cromwell Mill Roa over Yantley Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cromwell Mill Roa over Yantley Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cromwell Mill Roa over Yantley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.