US Bridges

Oyler Road over Trib. to Turkey Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.2 MI S of CO RD 36 · Structure no. 013208

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oyler Road over Trib. to Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oyler Road over Trib. to Turkey 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 713 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOyler Road
CrossesTrib. to Turkey Creek
Location1.2 MI S of CO RD 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.61703, -88.3008
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic713 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oyler Road over Trib. to Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Oyler Road over Trib. to Turkey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Oyler Road over Trib. to Turkey Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oyler Road over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Oyler Road over Trib. to Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.