US Bridges

County Highway over Boler Mill Creek

Good

Escambia County, Alabama · 1 MI S Teddy · Structure no. 018667

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Boler Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Boler Mill Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2034. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBoler Mill Creek
Location1 MI S Teddy
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.17788, -86.79672
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2002)
Projected traffic185 by 2034
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$542,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Boler Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Boler 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Boler Mill Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Boler Mill Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Boler Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.