US Bridges

Millwood Road over Limestone Creek Trib.

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. E. of Millwood · Structure no. 020214

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millwood Road over Limestone Creek Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Millwood Road over Limestone Creek Trib. in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMillwood Road
CrossesLimestone Creek Trib.
Location1.3 Mi. E. of Millwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.67167, -87.73667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1989)
Projected traffic75 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$259,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Millwood Road over Limestone Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millwood Road over Limestone Creek Trib. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Millwood Road over Limestone Creek Trib. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Millwood Road over Limestone Creek Trib.?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Millwood Road over Limestone Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.