US Bridges

Greathouse RD over Mill Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.75 MI N Robbins · Structure no. 013427

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
885
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greathouse RD over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Greathouse RD over Mill Creek in Jefferson 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 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 885 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGreathouse RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.75 MI N Robbins
RouteCounty Highway 613
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.76038, -87.00442
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic885 (2025)
Projected traffic930 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$567,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greathouse RD over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Greathouse 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Greathouse RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 885 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greathouse RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Greathouse RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.