US Bridges

Fillingim ST over Three Mile Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W Stanton RD · Structure no. 015227

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,915
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fillingim ST over Three Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fillingim ST over Three Mile 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 14,915 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,372 by 2044. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFillingim ST
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location0.3 MI W Stanton RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.70773, -88.10106
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,915 (2024)
Projected traffic22,372 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fillingim ST over Three Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Fillingim ST over Three Mile 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Fillingim ST over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 14,915 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fillingim ST over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Fillingim ST over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.