US Bridges

Al 126 Alt. over Millies Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 4.2 Mi. E. of Ryan R · Structure no. 017142

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,630
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 126 Alt. over Millies Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 126 Alt. over Millies Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,334 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 126 Alt.
CrossesMillies Creek
Location4.2 Mi. E. of Ryan R
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3677, -86.0698
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,630 (2013)
Projected traffic4,334 by 2033
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 126 Alt. over Millies Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 126 Alt. over Millies Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Al 126 Alt. over Millies Creek carry?

About 3,630 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al 126 Alt. over Millies Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 126 Alt. over Millies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.