US Bridges

Schillinger Road N over Red Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. N. of U.S. HWY 98 · Structure no. 020023

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,481
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schillinger Road N over Red Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schillinger Road N over Red Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,481 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,004 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSchillinger Road N
CrossesRed Creek
Location1.5 Mi. N. of U.S. HWY 98
RouteCounty Highway 372
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.78063, -88.22569
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,481 (2024)
Projected traffic23,004 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schillinger Road N over Red Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schillinger Road N over Red 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Schillinger Road N over Red Creek carry?

About 15,481 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Schillinger Road N over Red Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Schillinger Road N over Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.