Bankhead HWY over Mill Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · 1.25 Miles N of Robbins · Structure no. 013747
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bankhead HWY over Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bankhead HWY over Mill Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bankhead HWY over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bankhead HWY over Mill 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Bankhead HWY over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bankhead HWY over Mill Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bankhead HWY over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.