US Bridges

County Road 2201 over Mill Creek

Good

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 11 T9N R19E · Structure no. 004285

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2201 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 2201 over Mill Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 2201
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSec 11 T9N R19E
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.76333, -86.12667
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks6%
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$671,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2201 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2201 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 2201 over Mill Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2201 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2201 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.