CO RD 56 over Murphy Mill Creek
FairHouston County, Alabama · US 231 to Dale CO · Structure no. 008375
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,334
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 56 over Murphy Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 56 over Murphy Mill Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,334 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,068 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 56 over Murphy Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 56 over Murphy 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 56 over Murphy Mill Creek carry?
About 4,334 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 56 over Murphy Mill Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).
Who owns CO RD 56 over Murphy Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.