US Bridges

Rambo Mill RD over Spring Ck

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · CO RD 55 to Fla Line · Structure no. 013200

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
101
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rambo Mill RD over Spring Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Rambo Mill RD over Spring Ck in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRambo Mill RD
CrossesSpring Ck
LocationCO RD 55 to Fla Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.00571, -85.34741
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (1992)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks3%
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rambo Mill RD over Spring Ck built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rambo Mill RD over Spring Ck 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rambo Mill RD over Spring Ck carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rambo Mill RD over Spring Ck?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rambo Mill RD over Spring Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.