US Bridges

Mill Hill Rd. over Fisher Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 1 Mi. W of Plesant Hill · Structure no. 014290

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Hill Rd. over Fisher Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mill Hill Rd. over Fisher Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 141 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMill Hill Rd.
CrossesFisher Creek
Location1 Mi. W of Plesant Hill
RouteCounty Highway 355
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.10752, -86.05503
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2003)
Projected traffic141 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$564,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Hill Rd. over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Hill Rd. over Fisher 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Hill Rd. over Fisher Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Mill Hill Rd. over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Hill Rd. over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.