US Bridges

Sollie Road over Second Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1 MI S. Cottage Hill RD · Structure no. 013117

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,638
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sollie Road over Second Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sollie Road over Second Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 8,638 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,957 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSollie Road
CrossesSecond Creek
Location1 MI S. Cottage Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.62622, -88.20774
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,638 (2024)
Projected traffic12,957 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$792,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sollie Road over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sollie Road over Second Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sollie Road over Second Creek carry?

About 8,638 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sollie Road over Second Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sollie Road over Second Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.