US Bridges

Old Pascagoula RD over Fowl River

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.8 MI E of County RD 39 · Structure no. 012573

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,923
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Pascagoula RD over Fowl River is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Pascagoula RD over Fowl River in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7,923 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,773 by 2024. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Pascagoula RD
CrossesFowl River
Location0.8 MI E of County RD 39
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.55533, -88.23448
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,923 (2024)
Projected traffic11,773 by 2024
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$967,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Pascagoula RD over Fowl River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Pascagoula RD over Fowl River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Pascagoula RD over Fowl River carry?

About 7,923 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Pascagoula RD over Fowl River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Pascagoula RD over Fowl River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.