US Bridges

Longleaf Drive over Branch(no Name)

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 296 5 Woodline DR · Structure no. 010555

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,568
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longleaf Drive over Branch(no Name) is a concrete culvert carrying Longleaf Drive over Branch(no Name) in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6,568 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,852 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLongleaf Drive
CrossesBranch(no Name)
Location296 5 Woodline DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.63052, -88.16551
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,568 (2023)
Projected traffic9,852 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Longleaf Drive over Branch(no Name) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longleaf Drive over Branch(no Name) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Longleaf Drive over Branch(no Name) carry?

About 6,568 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Longleaf Drive over Branch(no Name)?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Longleaf Drive over Branch(no Name)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.