Fowl River RD over Dykes Creek
GoodMobile County, Alabama · 1.5 MI E of CO RD 59 · Structure no. 017490
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,460
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fowl River RD over Dykes Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fowl River RD over Dykes 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 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,169 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fowl River RD over Dykes Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fowl River RD over Dykes 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Fowl River RD over Dykes Creek carry?
About 1,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fowl River RD over Dykes Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Fowl River RD over Dykes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.