US Bridges

County HWY 55E over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.75 MI S CR 166 · Structure no. 007356

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,335
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 55E over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County HWY 55E over Mill Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,335 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,860 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 55E
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.75 MI S CR 166
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.34958, -86.8166
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,335 (2003)
Projected traffic4,860 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$587,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 55E over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 55E over Mill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County HWY 55E over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,335 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 55E over Mill Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 55E over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.