US Bridges

Jeff Hamilton RD over Turkey Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 6 MI SW Dawes RD · Structure no. 009709

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff Hamilton RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Jeff Hamilton RD over Turkey 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 2,480 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,685 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesJeff Hamilton RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location6 MI SW Dawes RD
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.61161, -88.31205
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,480 (2024)
Projected traffic3,685 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$602,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeff Hamilton RD over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Jeff Hamilton RD over Turkey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jeff Hamilton RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jeff Hamilton RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Jeff Hamilton RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.