US Bridges

Hall Branch RD over Hall Branch

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N I-65 Service RD · Structure no. 015369

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
763
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall Branch RD over Hall Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hall Branch RD over Hall Branch 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 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 763 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,404 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHall Branch RD
CrossesHall Branch
Location0.3 MI N I-65 Service RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.87948, -88.04811
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2021)
Projected traffic1,404 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hall Branch RD over Hall Branch built?

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

What condition is Hall Branch RD over Hall Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hall Branch RD over Hall Branch carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hall Branch RD over Hall Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Hall Branch RD over Hall Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.