US Bridges

Green Tree RD over Spencers Branch

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E Knollwood DR · Structure no. 011827

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,161
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Tree RD over Spencers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Green Tree RD over Spencers Branch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,161 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,472 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGreen Tree RD
CrossesSpencers Branch
Location0.2 MI E Knollwood DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.65378, -88.17567
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic7,161 (2023)
Projected traffic10,472 by 2043
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$459,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Tree RD over Spencers Branch built?

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

What condition is Green Tree RD over Spencers Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Green Tree RD over Spencers Branch carry?

About 7,161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Green Tree RD over Spencers Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Green Tree RD over Spencers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.