US Bridges

West Coy Smith HWY over Trib. to Cedar Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 4.6 MI E of Citronelle · Structure no. 003984

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,235
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Coy Smith HWY over Trib. to Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying West Coy Smith HWY over Trib. to Cedar Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 2,235 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,621 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Coy Smith HWY
CrossesTrib. to Cedar Creek
Location4.6 MI E of Citronelle
RouteCounty Highway 96
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.10949, -88.18459
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,235 (2024)
Projected traffic6,621 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$413,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Coy Smith HWY over Trib. to Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Coy Smith HWY over Trib. to Cedar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does West Coy Smith HWY over Trib. to Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,235 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Coy Smith HWY over Trib. to Cedar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns West Coy Smith HWY over Trib. to Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.