US Bridges

Nauvoo Galloway RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · 3 Miles N Carbon Hill · Structure no. 007597

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nauvoo Galloway RD over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nauvoo Galloway RD over Mill Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2033. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNauvoo Galloway RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location3 Miles N Carbon Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.93848, -87.52678
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1998)
Projected traffic915 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$870,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nauvoo Galloway RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nauvoo Galloway RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nauvoo Galloway RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nauvoo Galloway RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nauvoo Galloway RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.