US Bridges

Yorkwood Drive S. over Spring Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.3 MI S.Highcrest Dr. · Structure no. 017201

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
Daily traffic
1,816
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yorkwood Drive S. over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Yorkwood Drive S. 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 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 1,816 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,706 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesYorkwood Drive S.
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.3 MI S.Highcrest Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.62635, -88.162
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating83.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
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 traffic1,816 (2023)
Projected traffic2,706 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$771,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yorkwood Drive S. over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is Yorkwood Drive S. 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 Yorkwood Drive S. over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,816 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Yorkwood Drive S. over Spring Creek?

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

Who owns Yorkwood Drive S. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.