US Bridges

Russell Road over Puppy Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.3 MI W US 45 · Structure no. 015520

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Road over Puppy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Russell Road over Puppy Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRussell Road
CrossesPuppy Creek
Location2.3 MI W US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.05608, -88.26817
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic412 (2024)
Projected traffic612 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$560,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Road over Puppy Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Road over Puppy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Russell Road over Puppy Creek carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Russell Road over Puppy Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Russell Road over Puppy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.