US Bridges

Clark Road (483) over Tidal Stream

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.5 MI SW HWY 188 · Structure no. 017752

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Road (483) over Tidal Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying Clark Road (483) over Tidal Stream 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 5 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Road (483)
CrossesTidal Stream
Location0.5 MI SW HWY 188
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.37114, -88.2239
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2024)
Projected traffic98 by 2044
Trucks13%
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

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$362,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Road (483) over Tidal Stream built?

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

What condition is Clark Road (483) over Tidal Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Clark Road (483) over Tidal Stream carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Clark Road (483) over Tidal Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Road (483) over Tidal Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.