Arnold Road over Mill Creek
FairCovington County, Alabama · Arnold Road · Structure no. 012477
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arnold Road over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Arnold Road over Mill Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 74 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 6 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arnold Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Arnold 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Arnold Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Arnold Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Arnold Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.