US Bridges

Bridgefield RD over Mill Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 300 W. Wall-Triana HWY · Structure no. 017458

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgefield RD over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bridgefield RD over Mill Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBridgefield RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location300 W. Wall-Triana HWY
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71392, -86.76389
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1999)
Projected traffic137 by 2035
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

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$572,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgefield RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgefield RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bridgefield RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Bridgefield RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgefield RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.