US Bridges

Sollie Road over Halls Mill Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.0 MI N Three Notch Road · Structure no. 013207

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,364
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sollie Road over Halls Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sollie Road over Halls Mill 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 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 6,364 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,457 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSollie Road
CrossesHalls Mill Creek
Location2.0 MI N Three Notch Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.61579, -88.20769
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,364 (2024)
Projected traffic9,457 by 2044
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$836,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sollie Road over Halls Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Sollie Road over Halls Mill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sollie Road over Halls Mill Creek carry?

About 6,364 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sollie Road over Halls Mill Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sollie Road over Halls Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.