US Bridges

CR-107 over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Coosa County, Alabama · 1.06 Mi. S.E. CR-56 · Structure no. 006505

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-107 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-107 over Mill Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR-107
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.06 Mi. S.E. CR-56
RouteCounty Highway 107
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.00716, -86.28641
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$167,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-107 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-107 over Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR-107 over Mill Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR-107 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR-107 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.