US Bridges

Mcculley Mill RD over French Mill Creek

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC17 T3S R3W · Structure no. 015621

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcculley Mill RD over French Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mcculley Mill RD over French Mill Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 333 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMcculley Mill RD
CrossesFrench Mill Creek
LocationSEC17 T3S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 95
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.77563, -86.86386
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2014)
Projected traffic493 by 2034
Trucks1%
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$630,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcculley Mill RD over French Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcculley Mill RD over French 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mcculley Mill RD over French Mill Creek carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcculley Mill RD over French Mill Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mcculley Mill RD over French Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.