US Bridges

CO RD 327 over Mill Creek

Good

Winston County, Alabama · 1 MI W JCT SR 195 · Structure no. 016162

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 327 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 327 over Mill Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 327
CrossesMill Creek
Location1 MI W JCT SR 195
RouteCounty Highway 327
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.0635, -87.40299
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1991)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$479,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 327 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 327 over Mill 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 327 over Mill Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is CO RD 327 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CO RD 327 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.