US Bridges

Bear Fork Road over Red Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1800 W. Indian Spring RD · Structure no. 006015

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,397
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Fork Road over Red Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bear Fork Road over Red 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.

It carries about 4,397 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,595 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Fork Road
CrossesRed Creek
Location1800 W. Indian Spring RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.74896, -88.18047
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,397 (2023)
Projected traffic6,595 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Fork Road over Red Creek built?

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

What condition is Bear Fork Road over Red 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bear Fork Road over Red Creek carry?

About 4,397 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bear Fork Road over Red Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Fork Road over Red Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.