US Bridges

CO RD 14 over Mill Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · 1.3 MI W Int 67 * 64 · Structure no. 015202

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
575
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 14 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 14 over Mill Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCO RD 14
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.3 MI W Int 67 * 64
RouteCounty Highway 67
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.86296, -88.28399
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (1996)
Projected traffic590 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$647,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 14 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 14 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 14 over Mill Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 14 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 14 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.