US Bridges

Halls Mill RD over Halls Mill Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.4 MI W Demetropolis RD · Structure no. 016462

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,173
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halls Mill RD over Halls Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Halls Mill RD over Halls Mill Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 9,173 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,759 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHalls Mill RD
CrossesHalls Mill Creek
Location0.4 MI W Demetropolis RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.60698, -88.16012
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,173 (2023)
Projected traffic13,759 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halls Mill RD over Halls Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halls Mill RD over Halls Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Halls Mill RD over Halls Mill Creek carry?

About 9,173 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Halls Mill RD over Halls Mill Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Halls Mill RD over Halls Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.