US Bridges

Al 28 over Mill Creek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 0.7 MI E of Coatopa · Structure no. 017624

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,883
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 28 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 28 over Mill Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,883 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,086 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 28
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Coatopa
RouteState Highway 28
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.47498, -88.06662
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,883 (2020)
Projected traffic3,086 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$779,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 28 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 28 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Al 28 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,883 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Al 28 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Al 28 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.