US Bridges

Ashford RD over Mill Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · Ashford Al · Structure no. 021871

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
302
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashford RD over Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ashford RD over Mill Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 302 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2027. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAshford RD
CrossesMill Creek
LocationAshford Al
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.18625, -85.24289
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2023)
Projected traffic305 by 2027
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashford RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashford RD over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Ashford RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ashford RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ashford RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.