US Bridges

Potter Tract Road over S Fork Franklin Creek

FairPosted for load

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.5 MI S Al 188 · Structure no. 008699

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,759
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potter Tract Road over S Fork Franklin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Potter Tract Road over S Fork Franklin Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,759 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,614 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPotter Tract Road
CrossesS Fork Franklin Creek
Location1.5 MI S Al 188
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.45084, -88.34339
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,759 (2024)
Projected traffic2,614 by 2044
Trucks4%
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$746,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Potter Tract Road over S Fork Franklin Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potter Tract Road over S Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Potter Tract Road over S Fork Franklin Creek carry?

About 1,759 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Potter Tract Road over S Fork Franklin Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Potter Tract Road over S Fork Franklin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.