US Bridges

Wilhite Road over Mill Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.5 MI South of HWY 55 · Structure no. 020411

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
655
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilhite Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wilhite Road over Mill Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 655 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,164 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWilhite Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.5 MI South of HWY 55
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.34427, -86.83244
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2011)
Projected traffic1,164 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$705,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilhite Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilhite Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wilhite Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilhite Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Wilhite Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.