Old Shell Road over Milkhouse Creek
GoodMobile County, Alabama · 0.6 MI E Schillenger RD · Structure no. 013667
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,553
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Shell Road over Milkhouse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Shell Road over Milkhouse Creek 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 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 17,553 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,330 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Shell Road over Milkhouse Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Shell Road over Milkhouse Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Old Shell Road over Milkhouse Creek carry?
About 17,553 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Old Shell Road over Milkhouse Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Old Shell Road over Milkhouse Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.