US Bridges

Entrance Road over Chickasaw Crk Trib. #2

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · .1 Mi. South of S.R. 158 · Structure no. 020208

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Entrance Road over Chickasaw Crk Trib. #2 is a concrete channel beam carrying Entrance Road over Chickasaw Crk Trib. #2 in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesEntrance Road
CrossesChickasaw Crk Trib. #2
Location.1 Mi. South of S.R. 158
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.79919, -88.09383
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Entrance Road over Chickasaw Crk Trib. #2 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Entrance Road over Chickasaw Crk Trib. #2 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Entrance Road over Chickasaw Crk Trib. #2 carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Entrance Road over Chickasaw Crk Trib. #2?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Entrance Road over Chickasaw Crk Trib. #2?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.