US Bridges

Belmont Park Drive over Private Lake Spillway

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Mobile County, Alabama · .2MI. W. of Mcdonald RD · Structure no. 019381

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,337
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Park Drive over Private Lake Spillway is a concrete channel beam carrying Belmont Park Drive over Private Lake Spillway 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 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 1,337 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,987 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBelmont Park Drive
CrossesPrivate Lake Spillway
Location.2MI. W. of Mcdonald RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.57436, -88.24484
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,337 (2024)
Projected traffic1,987 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$309,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belmont Park Drive over Private Lake Spillway built?

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

What condition is Belmont Park Drive over Private Lake Spillway 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 Belmont Park Drive over Private Lake Spillway carry?

About 1,337 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Belmont Park Drive over Private Lake Spillway?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Belmont Park Drive over Private Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.