US Bridges

Radcliff Road over Gunnison Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W US 43 · Structure no. 010411

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,334
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Radcliff Road over Gunnison Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Radcliff Road over Gunnison 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 2,334 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,152 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRadcliff Road
CrossesGunnison Creek
Location0.5 MI W US 43
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.89667, -88.04667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,334 (2023)
Projected traffic3,152 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Radcliff Road over Gunnison Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Radcliff Road over Gunnison 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Radcliff Road over Gunnison Creek carry?

About 2,334 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Radcliff Road over Gunnison Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Radcliff Road over Gunnison Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.