US Bridges

Radcliff Road over Industrial Water Supply

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.8 Mi. E. of Celeste Rd. · Structure no. 011371

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,945
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Radcliff Road over Industrial Water Supply is a concrete channel beam carrying Radcliff Road over Industrial Water Supply in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,945 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,890 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRadcliff Road
CrossesIndustrial Water Supply
Location2.8 Mi. E. of Celeste Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.89136, -88.07897
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,945 (2024)
Projected traffic2,890 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$810,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Radcliff Road over Industrial Water Supply built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Radcliff Road over Industrial Water Supply 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Radcliff Road over Industrial Water Supply carry?

About 1,945 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Radcliff Road over Industrial Water Supply?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Radcliff Road over Industrial Water Supply?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.