US Bridges

Jeff Hamilton RD over Deakle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.1 MI N CO 11 · Structure no. 009710

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,060
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff Hamilton RD over Deakle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Jeff Hamilton RD over Deakle 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,060 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,090 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesJeff Hamilton RD
CrossesDeakle Creek
Location1.1 MI N CO 11
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.60035, -88.33483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.2 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,060 (2024)
Projected traffic3,090 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeff Hamilton RD over Deakle Creek built?

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

What condition is Jeff Hamilton RD over Deakle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

About 2,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jeff Hamilton RD over Deakle Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jeff Hamilton RD over Deakle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.