US Bridges

Russell Road over Stream

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.2 MI W US 45 · Structure no. 015521

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
479
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Russell Road over Stream 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 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 479 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 712 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Road
CrossesStream
Location1.2 MI W US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.05609, -88.26652
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2024)
Projected traffic712 by 2044
Trucks2%
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$554,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Road over Stream built?

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

What condition is Russell Road over Stream 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Russell Road over Stream carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Russell Road over Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.