US Bridges

US 45 over Myers Stream

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.7 MI N SR 213 · Structure no. 007205

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,184
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over Myers Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 45 over Myers Stream in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 94 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 6,184 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,276 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 45
CrossesMyers Stream
Location0.7 MI N SR 213
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.77034, -88.13456
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,184 (2023)
Projected traffic9,276 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$564,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 45 over Myers Stream built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 45 over Myers Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 45 over Myers Stream carry?

About 6,184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over Myers Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US 45 over Myers Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.