US Bridges

Ramsey RD over Branch of Franklin Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.7 Mi. N. SR 188 · Structure no. 016112

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,271
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramsey RD over Branch of Franklin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ramsey RD over Branch of Franklin Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,271 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,861 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRamsey RD
CrossesBranch of Franklin Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. SR 188
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.48223, -88.30998
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 inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,271 (2024)
Projected traffic4,861 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$617,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramsey RD over Branch of Franklin Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramsey RD over Branch of Franklin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ramsey RD over Branch of Franklin Creek carry?

About 3,271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramsey RD over Branch of Franklin Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ramsey RD over Branch of Franklin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.