US Bridges

Brandy Run Road over Twelve Mile Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · Highland Woods Subdiv. · Structure no. 011791

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandy Run Road over Twelve Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brandy Run Road over Twelve Mile Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrandy Run Road
CrossesTwelve Mile Creek
LocationHighland Woods Subdiv.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.68376, -88.18592
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2023)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
Trucks0%
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brandy Run Road over Twelve Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brandy Run Road over Twelve Mile 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Brandy Run Road over Twelve Mile Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Brandy Run Road over Twelve Mile Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Brandy Run Road over Twelve Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.