US Bridges

Bowers Lane over Muddy Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S Old Military RD · Structure no. 015368

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowers Lane over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bowers Lane over Muddy Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesBowers Lane
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.5 MI S Old Military RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.5335, -88.15794
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic24 (2023)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$420,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowers Lane over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowers Lane over Muddy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bowers Lane over Muddy Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bowers Lane over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bowers Lane over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.