US Bridges

Fredric Ferry RD over Mill Creek

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · Daviston · Structure no. 014833

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fredric Ferry RD over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fredric Ferry RD over Mill Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFredric Ferry RD
CrossesMill Creek
LocationDaviston
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.055, -85.61833
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2024)
Projected traffic155 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$490,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fredric Ferry RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fredric Ferry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fredric Ferry RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Fredric Ferry RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fredric Ferry RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.