US Bridges

Argyle Road over Bishop Manor Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · .19 Mi. S. Three Mile Rd. · Structure no. 019607

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,020
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Argyle Road over Bishop Manor Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Argyle Road over Bishop Manor Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,002 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArgyle Road
CrossesBishop Manor Creek
Location.19 Mi. S. Three Mile Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.45523, -88.25904
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 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 width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2024)
Projected traffic3,002 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$452,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Argyle Road over Bishop Manor Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Argyle Road over Bishop Manor Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Argyle Road over Bishop Manor Creek carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Argyle Road over Bishop Manor Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Argyle Road over Bishop Manor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.