US Bridges

Warren Creek Road over Franklin Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.05 MI E JCT Mcgregor RD · Structure no. 015094

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warren Creek Road over Franklin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Warren Creek Road over Franklin Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesWarren Creek Road
CrossesFranklin Creek
Location0.05 MI E JCT Mcgregor RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.48754, -88.35266
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2024)
Projected traffic370 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$836,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warren Creek Road over Franklin Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warren Creek Road over Franklin Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Warren Creek Road over Franklin Creek carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Warren Creek Road over Franklin Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Warren Creek Road over Franklin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.