Turner Road over Gum Tree Branch
PoorPosted for loadMobile County, Alabama · 0.17 MI N E Whistler ST · Structure no. 010963
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,512
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Turner Road over Gum Tree Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Turner Road over Gum Tree 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 2,512 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,768 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Turner Road over Gum Tree Branch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Turner Road over Gum Tree Branch 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Turner Road over Gum Tree Branch carry?
About 2,512 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Turner Road over Gum Tree Branch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Turner Road over Gum Tree Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.