US Bridges

Pleasant Valley R over Montlimar Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W I65 · Structure no. 007071

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,268
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley R over Montlimar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pleasant Valley R 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 6,268 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,402 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Valley R
CrossesMontlimar Creek
Location0.5 MI W I65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.66155, -88.13158
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,268 (2023)
Projected traffic9,402 by 2043
Trucks4%
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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley R over Montlimar Creek built?

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

What condition is Pleasant Valley R 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley R over Montlimar Creek carry?

About 6,268 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley R over Montlimar Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley R over Montlimar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.