Eastern Valley RD over Mill Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · 1 Mile East of Kimbrel · Structure no. 014317
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,535
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eastern Valley RD over Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Eastern Valley RD over Mill Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 2,535 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 Eastern Valley RD over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eastern Valley RD 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Eastern Valley RD over Mill Creek carry?
About 2,535 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Eastern Valley RD 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 31 ft wide.
Who owns Eastern Valley RD over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.