US Bridges

Snow Road South over Miller Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi. S.Of Airport Blvd · Structure no. 019592

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,504
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snow Road South over Miller Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Snow Road South over Miller Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,504 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,636 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSnow Road South
CrossesMiller Creek
Location1.4 Mi. S.Of Airport Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.65424, -88.26571
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,504 (2024)
Projected traffic12,636 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$622,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snow Road South over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snow Road South over Miller 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Snow Road South over Miller Creek carry?

About 8,504 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Snow Road South over Miller Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Snow Road South over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.