US Bridges

Alba Club RD over Perch Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 300 S Staples RD · Structure no. 011259

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
887
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alba Club RD over Perch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alba Club RD over Perch Creek 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 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 887 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlba Club RD
CrossesPerch Creek
Location300 S Staples RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.58853, -88.10284
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 inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic887 (2023)
Projected traffic1,330 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$405,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alba Club RD over Perch Creek built?

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

What condition is Alba Club RD over Perch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Alba Club RD over Perch Creek carry?

About 887 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alba Club RD over Perch Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Alba Club RD over Perch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.