US Bridges

Morgan Street over One Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Mobile County, Alabama · Morgan @ Lawrence · Structure no. 006005

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,469
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Street over One Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Morgan Street over One Mile Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,469 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,203 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMorgan Street
CrossesOne Mile Creek
LocationMorgan @ Lawrence
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.70214, -88.05417
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,469 (2024)
Projected traffic2,203 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$441,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Street over One Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Street over One Mile 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Morgan Street over One Mile Creek carry?

About 1,469 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Street over One Mile Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Street over One Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.