US Bridges

CO RD 51 over Mill Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.3 MI S Int Al 101 · Structure no. 019768

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
766
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 51 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 51 over Mill Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 766 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,138 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 51
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.3 MI S Int Al 101
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.96487, -87.36861
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2001)
Projected traffic1,138 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 51 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 51 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 51 over Mill Creek carry?

About 766 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is CO RD 51 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 51 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.