US Bridges

Repoll Road over Miller Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.9 MI N Jeff Hamilton RD · Structure no. 012526

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,679
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Repoll Road over Miller Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Repoll Road over Miller Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,679 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,981 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRepoll Road
CrossesMiller Creek
Location0.9 MI N Jeff Hamilton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.6476, -88.28371
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,679 (2024)
Projected traffic3,981 by 2044
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$811,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Repoll Road over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Repoll Road over Miller 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Repoll Road over Miller Creek carry?

About 2,679 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Repoll Road over Miller Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Repoll Road over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.