Plank Branch Road over Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · T6N S7 R14E · Structure no. 007841
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plank Branch Road over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Plank Branch Road over Mill Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Plank Branch Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is Plank Branch Road over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Plank Branch Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Plank Branch Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Plank Branch Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.