US Bridges

Bellingrath RD over Fowl River

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.9 MI S Laurindine RD · Structure no. 013551

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,509
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellingrath RD over Fowl River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellingrath RD over Fowl River in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,509 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesBellingrath RD
CrossesFowl River
Location1.9 MI S Laurindine RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.47452, -88.16914
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,509 (2024)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellingrath RD over Fowl River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellingrath RD over Fowl River 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 Bellingrath RD over Fowl River carry?

About 4,509 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bellingrath RD over Fowl River?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bellingrath RD over Fowl River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.