US Bridges

Coleman Dairy RD E over Juniper Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.5MI N of Lott RD · Structure no. 016709

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
695
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coleman Dairy RD E over Juniper Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Coleman Dairy RD E over Juniper 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 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 695 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,033 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesColeman Dairy RD E
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location2.5MI N of Lott RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.83891, -88.29967
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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic695 (2024)
Projected traffic1,033 by 2044
Trucks3%
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$629,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coleman Dairy RD E over Juniper Creek built?

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

What condition is Coleman Dairy RD E over Juniper 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Coleman Dairy RD E over Juniper Creek carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Coleman Dairy RD E over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Coleman Dairy RD E over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.