US Bridges

SR 101 over Mill Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1 M S JCT SR 101 & SR 64 · Structure no. 003119

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 101 over Mill Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,393 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 101
CrossesMill Creek
Location1 M S JCT SR 101 & SR 64
RouteState Highway 101
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.95573, -87.37127
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,393 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$509,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 101 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 101 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 101 over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 101 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.