US Bridges

Hall Road over Franklin Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N US 90 · Structure no. 018639

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,303
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall Road over Franklin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hall Road over Franklin Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,303 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,936 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHall Road
CrossesFranklin Creek
Location0.1 MI N US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.47013, -88.38594
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,303 (2024)
Projected traffic1,936 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hall Road over Franklin Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hall Road over Franklin Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hall Road over Franklin Creek carry?

About 1,303 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hall Road over Franklin Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hall Road over Franklin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.