US Bridges

Azalea RD over Montlimar Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 200 N Halls Mill RD · Structure no. 007031

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,802
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Azalea RD over Montlimar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Azalea RD over Montlimar Creek 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 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 6,802 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,203 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAzalea RD
CrossesMontlimar Creek
Location200 N Halls Mill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.62854, -88.13526
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,802 (2024)
Projected traffic10,203 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Azalea RD over Montlimar Creek built?

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

What condition is Azalea RD over Montlimar 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 Azalea RD over Montlimar Creek carry?

About 6,802 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Azalea RD over Montlimar Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Azalea RD over Montlimar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.