US Bridges

Army Road over Bayou Sara

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. W. Co. 41 · Structure no. 014264

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Army Road over Bayou Sara is a concrete culvert carrying Army Road over Bayou Sara in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesArmy Road
CrossesBayou Sara
Location0.3 Mi. W. Co. 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.9161, -88.13223
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2024)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$485,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Army Road over Bayou Sara built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Army Road over Bayou Sara 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Army Road over Bayou Sara carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Army Road over Bayou Sara?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Army Road over Bayou Sara?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.