US Bridges

Michael Blvd over Montlimar Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W I 65 · Structure no. 007080

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,902
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michael Blvd over Montlimar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Michael Blvd 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 1,902 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,853 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMichael Blvd
CrossesMontlimar Creek
Location0.5 MI W I 65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.66229, -88.1318
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.
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 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 traffic1,902 (2023)
Projected traffic2,853 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Michael Blvd over Montlimar Creek built?

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

What condition is Michael Blvd 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 Michael Blvd over Montlimar Creek carry?

About 1,902 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Michael Blvd over Montlimar Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Michael Blvd over Montlimar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.