Hurtel Street over Saltwater Creek
FairMobile County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E SR 163 · Structure no. 011830
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,406
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hurtel Street over Saltwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hurtel Street over Saltwater 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 3,406 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,109 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hurtel Street over Saltwater Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hurtel Street over Saltwater 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Hurtel Street over Saltwater Creek carry?
About 3,406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hurtel Street over Saltwater Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Hurtel Street over Saltwater Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.