US Bridges

CO Rt 50 over Mill Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 75FT E CO 33 · Structure no. 016540

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
235
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 50 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 50 over Mill Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2028. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 50
CrossesMill Creek
Location75FT E CO 33
RouteCounty Highway 50
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.88822, -87.42535
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (1989)
Projected traffic310 by 2028
Trucks10%
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$958,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 50 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 50 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 50 over Mill Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 50 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 50 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.