US Bridges

Maudelayne Dr.S. over Spring Branch

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 700 W Demotropolisrd · Structure no. 006994

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,412
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maudelayne Dr.S. over Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Maudelayne Dr.S. over Spring Branch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,412 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,618 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaudelayne Dr.S.
CrossesSpring Branch
Location700 W Demotropolisrd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.62263, -88.16107
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic2,412 (2023)
Projected traffic3,618 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$393,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maudelayne Dr.S. over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maudelayne Dr.S. over Spring Branch 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 Maudelayne Dr.S. over Spring Branch carry?

About 2,412 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maudelayne Dr.S. over Spring Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Maudelayne Dr.S. over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.