W Sweeneys LN over Toulmin Springs
PoorClosed to trafficMobile County, Alabama · 0.17 MI N US 45 · Structure no. 011445
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,072
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Sweeneys LN over Toulmin Springs is a concrete channel beam carrying W Sweeneys LN over Toulmin Springs 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 3,072 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,577 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Sweeneys LN over Toulmin Springs built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Sweeneys LN 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 2022.
How much traffic does W Sweeneys LN over Toulmin Springs carry?
About 3,072 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is W Sweeneys LN over Toulmin Springs?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns W Sweeneys LN over Toulmin Springs?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.