Deason Road over Mill Creek
PoorClosed to trafficTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 3.8 MI NW of JCT Ala 43 · Structure no. 014049
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2018
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deason Road over Mill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deason Road over Mill Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 125 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deason Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Deason Road over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2018.
How much traffic does Deason Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Deason Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Deason Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.