Harper Road over Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 3.1 MI NW of JCT Ala N 43 · Structure no. 014727
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 132
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harper Road over Mill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harper Road over Mill Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 66 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 132 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Harper Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Harper Road over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Harper Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 132 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Harper Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Harper Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.