River RD over Mill Creek
FairLamar County, Alabama · 6.1 Mi. E. Hwy. #17 · Structure no. 004253
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River RD over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying River RD over Mill Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2036. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River RD over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does River RD over Mill Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is River RD over Mill Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns River RD over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.