US Bridges

SR 148 over Little Hillabee Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 1 MI West of Millerville · Structure no. 008882

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 148 over Little Hillabee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 148 over Little Hillabee Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,638 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 148
CrossesLittle Hillabee Creek
Location1 MI West of Millerville
RouteState Highway 148
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.19714, -85.93856
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2023)
Projected traffic1,638 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$723,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 148 over Little Hillabee Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 148 over Little Hillabee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 148 over Little Hillabee Creek carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 148 over Little Hillabee Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 148 over Little Hillabee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.