US Bridges

Fannin Mill Road over Weaver Mill Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · .3 Mi. West of Kent RD · Structure no. 006145

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fannin Mill Road over Weaver Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fannin Mill Road over Weaver Mill Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFannin Mill Road
CrossesWeaver Mill Creek
Location.3 Mi. West of Kent RD
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.98153, -86.19014
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1995)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fannin Mill Road over Weaver Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fannin Mill Road over Weaver 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fannin Mill Road over Weaver Mill Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fannin Mill Road over Weaver Mill Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fannin Mill Road over Weaver Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.