US Bridges

Al 293 over Millies Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. N. of Al 110 · Structure no. 017151

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 293 over Millies Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 293 over Millies Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2034. The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 293
CrossesMillies Creek
Location1.5 Mi. N. of Al 110
RouteState Highway 293
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.35555, -86.06859
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (90 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2014)
Projected traffic599 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 293 over Millies Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 293 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Al 293 over Millies Creek carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al 293 over Millies Creek?

The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Al 293 over Millies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.