US Bridges

Mixon School Road over Willow Oaks Branch

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-9 T-5-N R-24-E · Structure no. 009153

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,575
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mixon School Road over Willow Oaks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mixon School Road over Willow Oaks Branch in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 1,575 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMixon School Road
CrossesWillow Oaks Branch
LocationSEC-9 T-5-N R-24-E
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.42833, -85.64667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,575 (2012)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2034
Trucks9%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$512,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mixon School Road over Willow Oaks Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mixon School Road over Willow Oaks Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mixon School Road over Willow Oaks Branch carry?

About 1,575 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mixon School Road over Willow Oaks Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mixon School Road over Willow Oaks Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.