US Bridges

County Road 1 over Miles Creek

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · 1.3 M. South of AL56 · Structure no. 021097

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1 over Miles Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 1 over Miles Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 6 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1
CrossesMiles Creek
Location1.3 M. South of AL56
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.44867, -88.27188
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2013)
Projected traffic350 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1 over Miles Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1 over Miles 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 1 over Miles Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1 over Miles 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 County Road 1 over Miles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.