US Bridges

Mclaughlin Drive over Fleetwood Drainage

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.26MI. W. Navco Road · Structure no. 012588

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mclaughlin Drive over Fleetwood Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Mclaughlin Drive over Fleetwood Drainage 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMclaughlin Drive
CrossesFleetwood Drainage
Location0.26MI. W. Navco Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.64472, -88.10744
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2024)
Projected traffic271 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$771,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mclaughlin Drive over Fleetwood Drainage built?

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

What condition is Mclaughlin Drive over Fleetwood Drainage 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mclaughlin Drive over Fleetwood Drainage carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mclaughlin Drive over Fleetwood Drainage?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mclaughlin Drive over Fleetwood Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.