US Bridges

Coden Belt RD Sout over Tidal Stream

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.5 MI SW of HWY 188 · Structure no. 017753

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coden Belt RD Sout over Tidal Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying Coden Belt RD Sout 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCoden Belt RD Sout
CrossesTidal Stream
Location0.5 MI SW of HWY 188
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.37302, -88.23709
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 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 width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2024)
Projected traffic494 by 2044
Trucks2%
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$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coden Belt RD Sout over Tidal Stream built?

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

What condition is Coden Belt RD Sout 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 Coden Belt RD Sout over Tidal Stream carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Coden Belt RD Sout 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 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coden Belt RD Sout over Tidal Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.