US Bridges

Redland Road over Harwell Mill Creek

Good

Elmore County, Alabama · Sec 17 T 17N R 19E · Structure no. 021452

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,530
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redland Road over Harwell Mill Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Redland Road over Harwell Mill Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,530 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,130 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRedland Road
CrossesHarwell Mill Creek
LocationSec 17 T 17N R 19E
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4583, -86.18199
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,530 (2021)
Projected traffic17,130 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Redland Road over Harwell Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redland Road over Harwell Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Redland Road over Harwell Mill Creek carry?

About 11,530 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Redland Road over Harwell Mill Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Redland Road over Harwell Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.