US Bridges

AL-195 over Mill Creek

Fair

Winston County, Alabama · 6.4 MI S JCT US-278 · Structure no. 002115

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,460
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-195 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-195 over Mill Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 97 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 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 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,343 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-195
CrossesMill Creek
Location6.4 MI S JCT US-278
RouteState Highway 195
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.07744, -87.39011
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2020)
Projected traffic3,343 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$909,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-195 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is AL-195 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does AL-195 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is AL-195 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-195 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.