US Bridges

Al 126 over Millies Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 4.2 Mi.E.Of Mitylene Exit · Structure no. 017147

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,538
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 126 over Millies Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 126 over Millies Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,538 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,842 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAl 126
CrossesMillies Creek
Location4.2 Mi.E.Of Mitylene Exit
RouteState Highway 126
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36669, -86.06672
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

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 traffic4,538 (2024)
Projected traffic6,842 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 126 over Millies Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 126 over Millies 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Al 126 over Millies Creek carry?

About 4,538 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Al 126 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 over Millies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.