US Bridges

Dawes Road over Baker Creek

FairPosted for load

Mobile County, Alabama · 3.7 MI N CO 11 · Structure no. 003608

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,595
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dawes Road over Baker Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dawes Road over Baker Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,595 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,828 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDawes Road
CrossesBaker Creek
Location3.7 MI N CO 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.58606, -88.28932
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,595 (2024)
Projected traffic6,828 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$704,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dawes Road over Baker Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dawes Road over Baker 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dawes Road over Baker Creek carry?

About 4,595 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dawes Road over Baker Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dawes Road over Baker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.