US Bridges

Hemley Road over Trib. to Bayou Coden

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.4 MI N of S.R. -188 · Structure no. 020364

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
293
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hemley Road over Trib. to Bayou Coden is a concrete channel beam carrying Hemley Road over Trib. to Bayou Coden 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 293 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHemley Road
CrossesTrib. to Bayou Coden
Location0.4 MI N of S.R. -188
RouteCounty Highway 958
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.38431, -88.22547
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2024)
Projected traffic435 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$361,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hemley Road over Trib. to Bayou Coden built?

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

What condition is Hemley Road over Trib. to Bayou Coden 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 Hemley Road over Trib. to Bayou Coden carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hemley Road over Trib. to Bayou Coden?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hemley Road over Trib. to Bayou Coden?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.