US Bridges

Lodge Drive over Millies Crk

Poor

Montgomery County, Alabama · 525 South of AL110 · Structure no. 019931

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2024 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Lodge Drive over Millies Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lodge Drive over Millies Crk in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 241 vehicles a day, projected to reach 315 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLodge Drive
CrossesMillies Crk
Location525 South of AL110
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.34546, -86.08478
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2024)
Projected traffic315 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lodge Drive over Millies Crk built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lodge Drive over Millies Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Lodge Drive over Millies Crk carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lodge Drive over Millies Crk?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lodge Drive over Millies Crk?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).