US Bridges

Montlimar Drive over Branch (no Name)

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 3000 N Michael Blvd · Structure no. 012401

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,964
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montlimar Drive over Branch (no Name) is a concrete culvert carrying Montlimar Drive over Branch (no Name) 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 12,964 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,446 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMontlimar Drive
CrossesBranch (no Name)
Location3000 N Michael Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.67069, -88.13345
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,964 (2023)
Projected traffic19,446 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$917,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Montlimar Drive over Branch (no Name) built?

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

What condition is Montlimar Drive over Branch (no Name) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Montlimar Drive over Branch (no Name) carry?

About 12,964 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Montlimar Drive over Branch (no Name)?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Montlimar Drive over Branch (no Name)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.