US Bridges

Airport Blvd over Milkhouse Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.7 MI W Cody RD · Structure no. 007290

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,774
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Blvd over Milkhouse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Airport Blvd over Milkhouse Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 31,774 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,661 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Blvd
CrossesMilkhouse Creek
Location0.7 MI W Cody RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.685, -88.21667
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,774 (2023)
Projected traffic47,661 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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$881,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Blvd over Milkhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Blvd over Milkhouse 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Blvd over Milkhouse Creek carry?

About 31,774 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Airport Blvd over Milkhouse Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Airport Blvd over Milkhouse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.