US Bridges

Jimmy Faulkner Dr. over Sibley Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 2.2 Mi.N. of Al. HWY.31 · Structure no. 019089

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
375 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jimmy Faulkner Dr. over Sibley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jimmy Faulkner Dr. over Sibley Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2044. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesJimmy Faulkner Dr.
CrossesSibley Creek
Location2.2 Mi.N. of Al. HWY.31
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.70356, -87.8543
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2024)
Projected traffic555 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jimmy Faulkner Dr. over Sibley Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jimmy Faulkner Dr. over Sibley 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jimmy Faulkner Dr. over Sibley Creek carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jimmy Faulkner Dr. over Sibley Creek?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Jimmy Faulkner Dr. over Sibley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.