US Bridges

Fowl River RD over Fowl River

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.8 MI E Bellingrath RD · Structure no. 000449

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
227 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,639
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fowl River RD over Fowl River is a concrete tee beam carrying Fowl River RD over Fowl River in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, 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 5 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 1,639 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,435 by 2044. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFowl River RD
CrossesFowl River
Location0.8 MI E Bellingrath RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.46271, -88.15586
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,639 (2024)
Projected traffic2,435 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fowl River RD over Fowl River built?

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

What condition is Fowl River RD over Fowl River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fowl River RD over Fowl River carry?

About 1,639 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fowl River RD over Fowl River?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Fowl River RD over Fowl River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.