US Bridges

Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Elmore County, Alabama · 2 M. E of US 231 · Structure no. 019311

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMill Creek RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location2 M. E of US 231
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.5149, -86.1586
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2004)
Projected traffic75 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$308,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek RD over 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 February 2024.

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

About 20 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.