US Bridges

County Dirt Rd. over Terry Mill Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Morgan Road · Structure no. 017230

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
270
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Dirt Rd. over Terry Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Dirt Rd. over Terry Mill Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2035. 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).

CarriesCounty Dirt Rd.
CrossesTerry Mill Creek
LocationMorgan Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41028, -86.62917
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (1994)
Projected traffic368 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$348,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Dirt Rd. over Terry Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Dirt Rd. over Terry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Dirt Rd. over Terry Mill Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Dirt Rd. over Terry 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 County Dirt Rd. over Terry Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.