US Bridges

West Coy Smith HWY over Cedar Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 4.5 MI E Citronelle · Structure no. 011541

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
293 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,458
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Coy Smith HWY over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying West Coy Smith HWY over Cedar Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 2,458 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,652 by 2044. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Coy Smith HWY
CrossesCedar Creek
Location4.5 MI E Citronelle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.11948, -88.16517
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,458 (2024)
Projected traffic3,652 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Coy Smith HWY over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is West Coy Smith HWY over Cedar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does West Coy Smith HWY over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,458 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Coy Smith HWY over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns West Coy Smith HWY over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.