Firetower RD over Hamilton Creek
FairMobile County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E Howells Ferry RD · Structure no. 009574
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,622
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Firetower RD over Hamilton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Firetower RD over Hamilton 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 2,622 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,896 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Firetower RD over Hamilton Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Firetower RD over Hamilton 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 Firetower RD over Hamilton Creek carry?
About 2,622 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Firetower RD over Hamilton Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Firetower RD over Hamilton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.