US Bridges

Maudelayne Dr.N. over Spring Branch

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 200 W Brookline DR · Structure no. 010962

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,690
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maudelayne Dr.N. over Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Maudelayne Dr.N. over Spring Branch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,535 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaudelayne Dr.N.
CrossesSpring Branch
Location200 W Brookline DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.62527, -88.16187
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,690 (2023)
Projected traffic5,535 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$501,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maudelayne Dr.N. over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maudelayne Dr.N. over Spring Branch 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 Maudelayne Dr.N. over Spring Branch carry?

About 3,690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maudelayne Dr.N. over Spring Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Maudelayne Dr.N. over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.