US Bridges

US 90 over Franklin Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.4 MI E Ala-Miss Line · Structure no. 003950

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
146 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,422
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Franklin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 90 over Franklin Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 100 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 5,422 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,133 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesFranklin Creek
Location0.4 MI E Ala-Miss Line
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.47083, -88.39275
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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,422 (2023)
Projected traffic8,133 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Franklin Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is US 90 over Franklin 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 Franklin Creek carry?

About 5,422 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Franklin Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Franklin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.