US Bridges

CR 427 Opelika RD over Mill Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 100 West of CR RD 296 · Structure no. 021240

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,632
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 427 Opelika RD over Mill Creek is a concrete other carrying CR 427 Opelika RD over Mill Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9,632 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 427 Opelika RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location100 West of CR RD 296
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4913, -85.0427
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,632 (2024)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 427 Opelika RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 427 Opelika RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 427 Opelika RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 9,632 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 427 Opelika RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns CR 427 Opelika RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.