Mitchell Road over Poley Creek
GoodCovington County, Alabama · Mitchell Road · Structure no. 021303
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mitchell Road over Poley Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mitchell Road over Poley Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 92 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mitchell Road over Poley Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Mitchell Road over 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Mitchell Road over Poley Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mitchell Road over Poley Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Mitchell Road over Poley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.