US Bridges

Tom Gaston Road over Copeland Island Branch

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi. SW of Co. Road 11 · Structure no. 019495

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tom Gaston Road over Copeland Island Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Tom Gaston Road over Copeland Island Branch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTom Gaston Road
CrossesCopeland Island Branch
Location2.0 Mi. SW of Co. Road 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.59235, -88.3747
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic223 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$821,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tom Gaston Road over Copeland Island Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tom Gaston Road over Copeland Island Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tom Gaston Road over Copeland Island Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tom Gaston Road over Copeland Island Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Tom Gaston Road over Copeland Island Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.