US Bridges

CO RD 155 over Miller Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 2.5 MI W Al 75 T2SR10 · Structure no. 008888

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 155 over Miller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 155 over Miller Creek in DeKalb 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 485 vehicles a day, projected to reach 721 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 155
CrossesMiller Creek
Location2.5 MI W Al 75 T2SR10
RouteCounty Highway 155
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.82694, -85.61593
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 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2024)
Projected traffic721 by 2044
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$829,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 155 over Miller Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 155 over Miller 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 155 over Miller Creek carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CO RD 155 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns CO RD 155 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.