US Bridges

Old Mill RD over Crooked Creek

Poor

Clay County, Alabama · 2.0 M SW Lineville · Structure no. 008280

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mill RD over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Mill RD over Crooked Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 173 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Mill RD
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location2.0 M SW Lineville
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.287, -85.76452
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2016)
Projected traffic257 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$718,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mill RD over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mill RD over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Old Mill RD over Crooked Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Mill RD over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mill RD over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.