Dawes RD over Branch of Turkey Creek
GoodMobile County, Alabama · 300 S Holly Point DR S · Structure no. 017511
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,032
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dawes RD over Branch of Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dawes RD over Branch of Turkey Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 4,032 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,991 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dawes RD over Branch of Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dawes RD over Branch of Turkey 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Dawes RD over Branch of Turkey Creek carry?
About 4,032 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Dawes RD over Branch of Turkey Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Dawes RD over Branch of Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.