US Bridges

Mitchell Road over Tributary to Poley Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Mitchell Road · Structure no. 017232

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Road over Tributary to Poley Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mitchell Road over Tributary to Poley Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMitchell Road
CrossesTributary to Poley Creek
LocationMitchell Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41711, -86.26881
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
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 traffic80 (1994)
Projected traffic132 by 2030
Trucks0%
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$348,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitchell Road over Tributary to Poley Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell Road over Tributary to Poley 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mitchell Road over Tributary to Poley Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Mitchell Road over Tributary to Poley 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 Mitchell Road over Tributary to Poley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.