US Bridges

West Road over Spring Branch

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1095 S. Cottage Hill RD · Structure no. 012946

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Road over Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying West Road over Spring Branch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 885 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Road
CrossesSpring Branch
Location1095 S. Cottage Hill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.63667, -88.17872
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2023)
Projected traffic885 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Road over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Road over Spring 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does West Road over Spring Branch carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Road over Spring Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns West Road over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.