US Bridges

Half Mile Road over Middle Fork Fowl River

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.7 MI W of CO Road 59 · Structure no. 017751

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,433
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Half Mile Road over Middle Fork Fowl River is a concrete channel beam carrying Half Mile Road over Middle Fork Fowl River 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 4,433 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,587 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHalf Mile Road
CrossesMiddle Fork Fowl River
Location0.7 MI W of CO Road 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.50112, -88.1815
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,433 (2024)
Projected traffic6,587 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Half Mile Road over Middle Fork Fowl River built?

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

What condition is Half Mile Road over Middle Fork Fowl River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Half Mile Road over Middle Fork Fowl River carry?

About 4,433 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Half Mile Road over Middle Fork Fowl River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Half Mile Road over Middle Fork Fowl River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.