US Bridges

Old Dozier Rd. over Three Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Old Dozier Rd. · Structure no. 001157

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dozier Rd. over Three Mile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Dozier Rd. over Three Mile Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2034. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Dozier Rd.
CrossesThree Mile Creek
LocationOld Dozier Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.521, -86.3299
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2011)
Projected traffic21 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$322,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Dozier Rd. over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dozier Rd. over Three Mile 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old Dozier Rd. over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Old Dozier Rd. over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dozier Rd. over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.