US Bridges

County Road 76 over Mill Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.05 MI East JCT CO 33 · Structure no. 019216

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 76 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 76 over Mill Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 820 by 2028. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 76
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.05 MI East JCT CO 33
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.88046, -87.42824
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2004)
Projected traffic820 by 2028
Trucks0%
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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 76 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 76 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 76 over Mill Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is County Road 76 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 76 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.