SR-71 over Miller Creek
GoodJackson County, Alabama · 6MI N JCT SR117*SR71 · Structure no. 017646
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,209
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-71 over Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-71 over Miller Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,209 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,093 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-71 over Miller Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-71 over Miller 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR-71 over Miller Creek carry?
About 2,209 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR-71 over Miller Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR-71 over Miller Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.