US Bridges

SR 28 over Alabama River

Good

Wilcox County, Alabama · Millers Ferry · Structure no. 016203

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,583 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,280
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Alabama River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 28 over Alabama River in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,724 by 2033. The structure is 3,583 ft (1,092 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesAlabama River
LocationMillers Ferry
RouteState Highway 28
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.11349, -87.40388
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,583 ft (1,092 m)
Longest span276 ft (84 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2013)
Projected traffic1,724 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$35.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 28 over Alabama River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Alabama River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Alabama River carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Alabama River?

The structure is 3,583 ft (1,092 m) long with a longest span of 276 ft (84 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Alabama River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.