US Bridges

Roberts Road over Chickasaw Creek

FairPosted for load

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.4 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 004902

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
343 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,187
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts Road over Chickasaw Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Roberts Road over Chickasaw Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,187 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2044. The structure is 343 ft (104.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRoberts Road
CrossesChickasaw Creek
Location0.4 MI E US 45
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.92211, -88.19307
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length343 ft (104.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,187 (2024)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roberts Road over Chickasaw Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roberts Road over Chickasaw 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Roberts Road over Chickasaw Creek carry?

About 2,187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Roberts Road over Chickasaw Creek?

The structure is 343 ft (104.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Roberts Road over Chickasaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.