US Bridges

Davenport Street over Magnolia Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 630 W. Hemely Road · Structure no. 017301

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
552
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davenport Street over Magnolia Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Davenport Street over Magnolia Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 552 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDavenport Street
CrossesMagnolia Creek
Location630 W. Hemely Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.4071, -88.2274
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2023)
Projected traffic745 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davenport Street over Magnolia Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davenport Street over Magnolia Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Davenport Street over Magnolia Creek carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Davenport Street over Magnolia Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Davenport Street over Magnolia Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.