US Bridges

County Road 1045 over Mill Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 1.5 MI North Cullman Co. · Structure no. 019080

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
326
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1045 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 1045 over Mill Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 326 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1045
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.5 MI North Cullman Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1045
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.33042, -86.84436
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2003)
Projected traffic732 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1045 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1045 over Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 1045 over Mill Creek carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1045 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1045 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.