US Bridges

CO Rt 148 over Kiser Mill Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 2.0 Miles N of Tabernacle · Structure no. 014257

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 148 over Kiser Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 148 over Kiser Mill Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO Rt 148
CrossesKiser Mill Creek
Location2.0 Miles N of Tabernacle
RouteCounty Highway 148
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.49736, -85.86586
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$356,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 148 over Kiser Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 148 over Kiser 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 148 over Kiser Mill Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 148 over Kiser Mill Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CO Rt 148 over Kiser Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.