US Bridges

Cleveland Ave over Branch

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.9 MI N Two Mile RD · Structure no. 012339

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
563
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Ave over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cleveland Ave over Branch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 563 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 837 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCleveland Ave
CrossesBranch
Location0.9 MI N Two Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.4857, -88.20856
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 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 traffic563 (2024)
Projected traffic837 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$485,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cleveland Ave over Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleveland Ave over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cleveland Ave over Branch carry?

About 563 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Ave over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cleveland Ave over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.