US Bridges

US 90 over Halls Mill Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.3 MI E SR 193 · Structure no. 003691

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,584
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Halls Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 90 over Halls Mill 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 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 23,584 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,376 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesHalls Mill Creek
Location1.3 MI E SR 193
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.6084, -88.16239
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,584 (2023)
Projected traffic35,376 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Halls Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is US 90 over Halls Mill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Halls Mill Creek carry?

About 23,584 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Halls Mill Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Halls Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.