US Bridges

Bellingrath RD over Middle Fork E Fowl River

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.4 MI S Laurendine RD · Structure no. 014251

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,347
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellingrath RD over Middle Fork E Fowl River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bellingrath RD over Middle Fork E Fowl River in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,347 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,459 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesBellingrath RD
CrossesMiddle Fork E Fowl River
Location2.4 MI S Laurendine RD
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.46869, -88.16899
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,347 (2024)
Projected traffic6,459 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$459,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellingrath RD over Middle Fork E Fowl River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellingrath RD over Middle Fork E 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 Middle Fork E Fowl River carry?

About 4,347 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bellingrath RD over Middle Fork E Fowl River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bellingrath RD over Middle Fork E Fowl River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.