US Bridges

SR 188 over Franklin Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.3 MI S W I-10 · Structure no. 012227

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
168 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,887
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 188 over Franklin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 188 over Franklin Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 8,887 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,330 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 188
CrossesFranklin Creek
Location0.3 MI S W I-10
RouteState Highway 188
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.49287, -88.33748
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,887 (2023)
Projected traffic13,330 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 188 over Franklin Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 188 over Franklin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 188 over Franklin Creek carry?

About 8,887 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 188 over Franklin Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 188 over Franklin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.