US Bridges

Airport Blvd over Woodcock Branch

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.7 MI E I65 · Structure no. 012684

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,415
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Blvd over Woodcock Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Blvd over Woodcock Branch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 64 years old, older 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 18,415 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,622 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Blvd
CrossesWoodcock Branch
Location1.7 MI E I65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.67642, -88.09846
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 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 traffic18,415 (2024)
Projected traffic27,622 by 2044
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$944,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Blvd over Woodcock Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Airport Blvd over Woodcock 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Blvd over Woodcock Branch carry?

About 18,415 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Airport Blvd over Woodcock Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Airport Blvd over Woodcock Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.