Half-Mile Road over Hammar Creek
FairMobile County, Alabama · 0.7 MI W CO RD 19 · Structure no. 007291
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,177
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Half-Mile Road over Hammar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Half-Mile Road over Hammar 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 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 2,177 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,235 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Half-Mile Road over Hammar Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Half-Mile Road over Hammar 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Half-Mile Road over Hammar Creek carry?
About 2,177 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Half-Mile Road over Hammar Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns Half-Mile Road over Hammar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.