US Bridges

Miller Blvd. over Rainbow Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N Old Madison Pike · Structure no. 013883

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Blvd. over Rainbow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Miller Blvd. over Rainbow Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,368 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMiller Blvd.
CrossesRainbow Creek
Location0.5 MI N Old Madison Pike
RouteCity Street 3
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71167, -86.725
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1992)
Projected traffic1,368 by 2035
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$374,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Blvd. over Rainbow Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Blvd. over Rainbow 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 Miller Blvd. over Rainbow Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Miller Blvd. over Rainbow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Blvd. over Rainbow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.