US Bridges

Murray Hill Road over Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N US HWY 90 · Structure no. 018983

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,038
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murray Hill Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Murray Hill Road over Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,038 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,028 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMurray Hill Road
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 MI N US HWY 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.51869, -88.22116
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,038 (2024)
Projected traffic3,028 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$678,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Murray Hill Road over Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murray Hill Road over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Murray Hill Road over Creek carry?

About 2,038 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Murray Hill Road over Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Murray Hill Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.