US Bridges

Ramsey RD over Franklin Creek

FairPosted for load

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N US 90 · Structure no. 007587

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,129
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramsey RD over Franklin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ramsey RD over Franklin Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,129 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRamsey RD
CrossesFranklin Creek
Location0.3 MI N US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.49031, -88.31023
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,129 (2024)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$493,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramsey RD over Franklin Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramsey RD over Franklin 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ramsey RD over Franklin Creek carry?

About 3,129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramsey RD over Franklin Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ramsey RD over Franklin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.