US Bridges

US 90 over Franklin Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.8 MI E SR 188 · Structure no. 018923

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,110
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Franklin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 90 over Franklin Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,665 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesFranklin Creek
Location1.8 MI E SR 188
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.48644, -88.314
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating87.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,110 (2022)
Projected traffic7,665 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$495,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Franklin Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Franklin 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Franklin Creek carry?

About 5,110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Franklin Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Franklin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.