US Bridges

Bellingrath RD over Bayou Jonas

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.4 MI N Ala 188 · Structure no. 018776

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,969
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellingrath RD over Bayou Jonas is a concrete channel beam carrying Bellingrath RD over Bayou Jonas in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,969 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,925 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesBellingrath RD
CrossesBayou Jonas
Location1.4 MI N Ala 188
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.3941, -88.14991
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,969 (2024)
Projected traffic2,925 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$858,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellingrath RD over Bayou Jonas built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellingrath RD over Bayou Jonas 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bellingrath RD over Bayou Jonas carry?

About 1,969 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bellingrath RD over Bayou Jonas?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bellingrath RD over Bayou Jonas?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.