US Bridges

Al 28 over Miuka Creek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 3.6 Mi. E. of Boyd · Structure no. 015829

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,214
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 28 over Miuka Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 28 over Miuka Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,214 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 28
CrossesMiuka Creek
Location3.6 Mi. E. of Boyd
RouteState Highway 28
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.63682, -88.24243
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating91.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,214 (2020)
Projected traffic1,635 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$553,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 28 over Miuka Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 28 over Miuka 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Al 28 over Miuka Creek carry?

About 1,214 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Al 28 over Miuka Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Al 28 over Miuka Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.