US Bridges

Mill Rd._ over Bradford Creek_

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. W. Sullivan St._ · Structure no. 021373

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Rd._ over Bradford Creek_ is a concrete culvert carrying Mill Rd._ over Bradford Creek_ in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,420 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Rd._
CrossesBradford Creek_
Location1.5 Mi. W. Sullivan St._
RouteCity Street 1352
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7, -86.77833
Functional classUrban 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 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,420 by 2035
Trucks10%
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$565,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Rd._ over Bradford Creek_ built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Rd._ over Bradford 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 Bradford Creek_ carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mill Rd._ over Bradford Creek_?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Rd._ over Bradford Creek_?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.