US Bridges

CO.RD.95 MP 10.171 over Howards Mill Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · 0.7 Mi.N.Us 84 · Structure no. 010991

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.95 MP 10.171 over Howards Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO.RD.95 MP 10.171 over Howards Mill Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.95 MP 10.171
CrossesHowards Mill Creek
Location0.7 Mi.N.Us 84
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.1376, -85.07741
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2011)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$806,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.95 MP 10.171 over Howards Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.95 MP 10.171 over Howards 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 CO.RD.95 MP 10.171 over Howards Mill Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.95 MP 10.171 over Howards Mill Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.95 MP 10.171 over Howards Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.