US Bridges

Mt. Island DR E over Woodcock Branch

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N Airport Blvd. · Structure no. 011263

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,577
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Island DR E over Woodcock Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mt. Island DR E over Woodcock Branch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 2,577 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,865 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Island DR E
CrossesWoodcock Branch
Location0.2 MI N Airport Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.67874, -88.09779
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,577 (2024)
Projected traffic3,865 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$630,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Island DR E over Woodcock Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Mt. Island DR E over Woodcock 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mt. Island DR E over Woodcock Branch carry?

About 2,577 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Island DR E over Woodcock Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mt. Island DR E over Woodcock Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.