US Bridges

Mill Rd. over Mill Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1.0 MI W of Sullivan St. · Structure no. 020378

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Rd. over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying Mill Rd. over Mill Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long.

CarriesMill Rd.
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.0 MI W of Sullivan St.
RouteCity Street 1352
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.69984, -86.77011
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2010)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2035
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$701,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Rd. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Rd. over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Mill Rd. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m).

Who owns Mill Rd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.