US Bridges

W Clark Ave over Toulmin Springs

PoorPosted for load

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 011204

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,970
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Clark Ave over Toulmin Springs is a concrete channel beam carrying W Clark Ave over Toulmin Springs in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 4 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 1,970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,955 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Clark Ave
CrossesToulmin Springs
Location0.2 MI E US 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.73104, -88.09415
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,970 (2024)
Projected traffic2,955 by 2044
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$293,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Clark Ave over Toulmin Springs built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Clark Ave over Toulmin Springs 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does W Clark Ave over Toulmin Springs carry?

About 1,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Clark Ave over Toulmin Springs?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W Clark Ave over Toulmin Springs?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.