US Bridges

Nfr 121 over Mile Creek

Good

Winston County, Alabama · 1 MI N JCT US 278 · Structure no. 013213

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfr 121 over Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfr 121 over Mile Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNfr 121
CrossesMile Creek
Location1 MI N JCT US 278
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.17687, -87.25281
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1991)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$842,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfr 121 over Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfr 121 over Mile 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfr 121 over Mile Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Nfr 121 over Mile Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Nfr 121 over Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.