Old Shell Road over Twelve-Mile Creek
FairMobile County, Alabama · Old Shell RD * Univ Blvd · Structure no. 010392
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,105
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Shell Road over Twelve-Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Shell Road over Twelve-Mile Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 23,105 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,658 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Shell Road over Twelve-Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Shell Road over Twelve-Mile 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Old Shell Road over Twelve-Mile Creek carry?
About 23,105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Shell Road over Twelve-Mile Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).
Who owns Old Shell Road over Twelve-Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.