US Bridges

Al 183 over Mill Creek

Good

Perry County, Alabama · 0.8MI N JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 016864

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
439
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 183 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 183 over Mill Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 439 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesAl 183
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.8MI N JCT SR 14
RouteState Highway 183
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.6883, -87.2176
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2022)
Projected traffic591 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 183 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 183 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 2023.

How much traffic does Al 183 over Mill Creek carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Al 183 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 183 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.