US Bridges

Butler Mill Road over Scalybark Tree Crk.

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Montgomery County, Alabama · 8.8 MI N Ada RD · Structure no. 015377

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler Mill Road over Scalybark Tree Crk. is a concrete channel beam carrying Butler Mill Road over Scalybark Tree Crk. in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesButler Mill Road
CrossesScalybark Tree Crk.
Location8.8 MI N Ada RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.12327, -86.31392
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 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 traffic130 (1988)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Butler Mill Road over Scalybark Tree Crk. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler Mill Road over Scalybark Tree Crk. 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 Scalybark Tree Crk. carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Butler Mill Road over Scalybark Tree Crk.?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Butler Mill Road over Scalybark Tree Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.