US Bridges

Hubert Pierce RD over Pierce Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N Tanner Williams · Structure no. 009573

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,575
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hubert Pierce RD over Pierce Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hubert Pierce RD over Pierce Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,575 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,863 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHubert Pierce RD
CrossesPierce Creek
Location0.1 MI N Tanner Williams
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.71063, -88.25931
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,575 (2024)
Projected traffic3,863 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$409,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hubert Pierce RD over Pierce Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hubert Pierce RD over Pierce 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hubert Pierce RD over Pierce Creek carry?

About 2,575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hubert Pierce RD over Pierce Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Hubert Pierce RD over Pierce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.