SR 189 MP 12.613 over Helms Mill Creek
FairCoffee County, Alabama · 2 Mi.N. Sr. 141 · Structure no. 010650
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 930
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 189 MP 12.613 over Helms Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 189 MP 12.613 over Helms Mill Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 75 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,238 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 189 MP 12.613 over Helms Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is SR 189 MP 12.613 over Helms Mill 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 189 MP 12.613 over Helms Mill Creek carry?
About 930 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 189 MP 12.613 over Helms Mill Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SR 189 MP 12.613 over Helms Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.