US Bridges

Argyle Road over Branch of Hammer Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.6 Ml S of HWY 90 · Structure no. 017821

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Argyle Road over Branch of Hammer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Argyle Road over Branch of Hammer Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,596 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesArgyle Road
CrossesBranch of Hammer Creek
Location1.6 Ml S of HWY 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.48391, -88.25922
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,420 (2024)
Projected traffic3,596 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$719,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Argyle Road over Branch of Hammer Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Argyle Road over Branch of Hammer 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Argyle Road over Branch of Hammer Creek carry?

About 2,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Argyle Road over Branch of Hammer Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Argyle Road over Branch of Hammer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.