Microwave Road over Mill Creek
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.0MI FM Int/W Romulus RD · Structure no. 019534
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Microwave Road over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Microwave 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Microwave Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Microwave 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Microwave Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is Microwave Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Microwave Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.