Flatwoods Road over Mill Creek
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. West of US JCT 43 · Structure no. 019408
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2002 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flatwoods Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flatwoods Road over Mill Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,605 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flatwoods Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flatwoods Road 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Flatwoods Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Flatwoods Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Flatwoods Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.