US Bridges

Beverly Road over Hammar Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.1 MI S of Half Mile RD · Structure no. 019985

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
893
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beverly Road over Hammar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Beverly Road over Hammar Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 893 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,327 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBeverly Road
CrossesHammar Creek
Location1.1 MI S of Half Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.47697, -88.25097
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 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 width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic893 (2024)
Projected traffic1,327 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$452,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beverly Road over Hammar Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beverly Road over Hammar 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 Beverly Road over Hammar Creek carry?

About 893 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Beverly Road over Hammar Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Beverly Road over Hammar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.