US Bridges

Airport Blvd over Montlimar Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W I65 · Structure no. 007094

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
54,377
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Blvd over Montlimar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airport 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 54,377 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,565 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Blvd
CrossesMontlimar Creek
Location0.2 MI W I65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.67615, -88.13254
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,377 (2023)
Projected traffic81,565 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Blvd over Montlimar Creek built?

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

What condition is Airport 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 Airport Blvd over Montlimar Creek carry?

About 54,377 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Airport Blvd over Montlimar Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Airport Blvd over Montlimar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.