US Bridges

Burma Rd. West over Spencers Branch

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E Longleaf Dr. · Structure no. 012017

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,813
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burma Rd. West over Spencers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Burma Rd. West over Spencers Branch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 1,813 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,719 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBurma Rd. West
CrossesSpencers Branch
Location0.2 MI E Longleaf Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.63757, -88.16226
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic1,813 (2023)
Projected traffic2,719 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$501,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burma Rd. West over Spencers Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burma Rd. West over Spencers Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Burma Rd. West over Spencers Branch carry?

About 1,813 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burma Rd. West over Spencers Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Burma Rd. West over Spencers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.