US Bridges

Gulfcrest Road over Sand Hill Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.3 W US 45 · Structure no. 004940

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulfcrest Road over Sand Hill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Gulfcrest Road over Sand Hill 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.

It carries about 478 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesGulfcrest Road
CrossesSand Hill Creek
Location1.3 W US 45
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.99116, -88.25734
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2024)
Projected traffic710 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$755,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gulfcrest Road over Sand Hill Creek built?

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

What condition is Gulfcrest Road over Sand Hill 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 Gulfcrest Road over Sand Hill Creek carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gulfcrest Road over Sand Hill Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gulfcrest Road over Sand Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.