US Bridges

Old Mill Road over Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Alabama · Auburn · Structure no. 011792

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,406
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mill Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Mill Road over Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,406 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Mill Road
CrossesCreek
LocationAuburn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.60314, -85.45315
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,406 (2014)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2034
Trucks12%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$556,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mill Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mill Road over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Mill Road over Creek carry?

About 2,406 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Old Mill Road over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mill Road over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.