US Bridges

Snow Road North over Pierce Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. N.Of Airport Blvd · Structure no. 019593

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,207
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snow Road North over Pierce Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Snow Road North over Pierce 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 9,207 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,681 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSnow Road North
CrossesPierce Creek
Location1.5 Mi. N.Of Airport Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.693, -88.27627
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
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 rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,207 (2024)
Projected traffic13,681 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$590,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snow Road North over Pierce Creek built?

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

What condition is Snow Road North over Pierce 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Snow Road North over Pierce Creek carry?

About 9,207 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Snow Road North over Pierce Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Snow Road North over Pierce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.