US Bridges

Enterprise Ch RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · CO RD 55 to CO RD 17 · Structure no. 006867

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enterprise Ch RD over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Enterprise Ch RD over Mill Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEnterprise Ch RD
CrossesMill Creek
LocationCO RD 55 to CO RD 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.14991, -85.24951
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1990)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Enterprise Ch RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enterprise Ch RD over Mill Creek 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 Enterprise Ch RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Enterprise Ch RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Enterprise Ch RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.