US Bridges

Stokes Road over Galbraith Mill Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · .9 MI E of Lowerwetumpka · Structure no. 015398

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stokes Road over Galbraith Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Stokes Road over Galbraith Mill Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStokes Road
CrossesGalbraith Mill Creek
Location.9 MI E of Lowerwetumpka
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44195, -86.25201
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 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 traffic86 (1988)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$484,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stokes Road over Galbraith Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stokes Road over Galbraith 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stokes Road over Galbraith Mill Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Stokes Road over Galbraith Mill 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 Stokes Road over Galbraith Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.