US Bridges

Marley Mill RD over Bear Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-13 T-6-N R-26-E · Structure no. 011815

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
695
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marley Mill RD over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Marley Mill RD over Bear Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 695 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2034. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMarley Mill RD
CrossesBear Creek
LocationSEC-13 T-6-N R-26-E
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.49333, -85.69667
Functional classRural Major 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 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 traffic695 (2012)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2034
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marley Mill RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marley Mill RD over Bear 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Marley Mill RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Marley Mill RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Marley Mill RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.