Grandbay Wilmer S over Bell Branch
GoodMobile County, Alabama · .7 MI S Dawes RD · Structure no. 013266
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,728
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grandbay Wilmer S over Bell Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Grandbay Wilmer S over Bell Branch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,728 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,026 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grandbay Wilmer S over Bell Branch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grandbay Wilmer S over Bell Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Grandbay Wilmer S over Bell Branch carry?
About 4,728 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Grandbay Wilmer S over Bell Branch?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Grandbay Wilmer S over Bell Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.