US Bridges

CR 97 over Miller Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.7 MI W JCT SR 71 · Structure no. 013987

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 97 over Miller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 97 over Miller Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 97
CrossesMiller Creek
Location1.7 MI W JCT SR 71
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.83274, -85.67386
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating95.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (1990)
Projected traffic157 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$504,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 97 over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 97 over Miller 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 CR 97 over Miller Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 97 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns CR 97 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.