US Bridges

County Road 31 over Tomlin Mill Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Quail Tower Rd. · Structure no. 008755

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 31 over Tomlin Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 31 over Tomlin Mill Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 31
CrossesTomlin Mill Creek
LocationQuail Tower Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77594, -86.3327
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2009)
Projected traffic132 by 2034
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$519,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 31 over Tomlin Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 31 over Tomlin 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 31 over Tomlin Mill Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 31 over Tomlin Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 31 over Tomlin Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.