US Bridges

Butler Mill Road over Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · .9 MI N Hickory Grove Rd. · Structure no. 015103

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler Mill Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Butler Mill Road over Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesButler Mill Road
CrossesCreek
Location.9 MI N Hickory Grove Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.06516, -86.33803
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1988)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$484,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butler Mill Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler Mill Road over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Butler Mill Road over Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Butler Mill Road over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Butler Mill Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.