US Bridges

Old Mill RD over Horsetrough Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 2.5 MI SE Lineville · Structure no. 008281

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

About this bridge

Old Mill RD over Horsetrough Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Mill RD over Horsetrough 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 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.

It carries about 173 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Mill RD
CrossesHorsetrough Creek
Location2.5 MI SE Lineville
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.27964, -85.77038
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$685,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mill RD over Horsetrough Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Mill RD over Horsetrough 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 February 2025.

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

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

How long is Old Mill RD over Horsetrough Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Mill RD over Horsetrough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.