US Bridges

Ben Hamilton Road over Trib. to Baker Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · .3 Miles S. of March Rd. · Structure no. 020225

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,541
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ben Hamilton Road over Trib. to Baker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ben Hamilton Road over Trib. to Baker Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 1,541 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,290 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBen Hamilton Road
CrossesTrib. to Baker Creek
Location.3 Miles S. of March Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.56978, -88.28872
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,541 (2024)
Projected traffic2,290 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$432,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ben Hamilton Road over Trib. to Baker Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ben Hamilton Road over Trib. to Baker 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ben Hamilton Road over Trib. to Baker Creek carry?

About 1,541 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ben Hamilton Road over Trib. to Baker Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ben Hamilton Road over Trib. to Baker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.