US Bridges

US 90 over Fowl River

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.7 MI E CO RD 39 · Structure no. 018924

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,331
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Fowl River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over Fowl River in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 9,331 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,997 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesFowl River
Location2.7 MI E CO RD 39
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.52837, -88.19701
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,331 (2023)
Projected traffic13,997 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Fowl River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Fowl River 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Fowl River carry?

About 9,331 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Fowl River?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Fowl River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.