US Bridges

Joan Harris Road over N. Fork of Cedar Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.7 MI S County 96 · Structure no. 019209

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joan Harris Road over N. Fork of Cedar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Joan Harris Road over N. Fork of Cedar Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesJoan Harris Road
CrossesN. Fork of Cedar Creek
Location1.7 MI S County 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.08016, -88.04737
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2024)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$485,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joan Harris Road over N. Fork of Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joan Harris Road over N. Fork of Cedar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Joan Harris Road over N. Fork of Cedar Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Joan Harris Road over N. Fork of Cedar Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Joan Harris Road over N. Fork of Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.