US Bridges

Millville Rd. over Spring Creek

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 2 Miles NE of Black · Structure no. 010218

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millville Rd. over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Millville Rd. over Spring Creek in Geneva 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMillville Rd.
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2 Miles NE of Black
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.02924, -85.71225
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic118 by 2043
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$668,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Millville Rd. over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is Millville Rd. over Spring 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 2023.

How much traffic does Millville Rd. over Spring Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Millville Rd. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Millville Rd. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.