US Bridges

Mitchell-Young RD over Antioch Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.7 MI N of SR 80 · Structure no. 009338

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell-Young RD over Antioch Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mitchell-Young RD over Antioch Branch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMitchell-Young RD
CrossesAntioch Branch
Location2.7 MI N of SR 80
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.34167, -86.43
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1988)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$523,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitchell-Young RD over Antioch Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell-Young RD over Antioch Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mitchell-Young RD over Antioch Branch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell-Young RD over Antioch Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell-Young RD over Antioch Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.