US Bridges

Pap Franklin Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 1.4 Miles West JCT ST 19 · Structure no. 014818

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pap Franklin Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pap Franklin Road over Mill Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesPap Franklin Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.4 Miles West JCT ST 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.30231, -88.06475
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2001)
Projected traffic46 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pap Franklin Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pap Franklin Road over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Pap Franklin Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Pap Franklin Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pap Franklin Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.