US Bridges

Girby Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.1MI. W of Demetropolis · Structure no. 017200

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,740
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Girby Road over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Girby Road over Spring Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,110 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGirby Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.1MI. W of Demetropolis
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.61843, -88.15857
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic4,740 (2023)
Projected traffic7,110 by 2043
Trucks1%
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$629,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Girby Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Girby Road over Spring 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 Girby Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 4,740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Girby Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Girby Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.