US Bridges

Air Terminal Drive over Miller Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.5 Ml S Airport Blvd · Structure no. 020365

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,414
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Air Terminal Drive over Miller Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Air Terminal Drive over Miller Creek 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 6,414 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,531 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAir Terminal Drive
CrossesMiller Creek
Location0.5 Ml S Airport Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 5625
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.66944, -88.24243
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,414 (2024)
Projected traffic9,531 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Air Terminal Drive over Miller Creek built?

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

What condition is Air Terminal Drive over Miller 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Air Terminal Drive over Miller Creek carry?

About 6,414 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Air Terminal Drive over Miller Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Air Terminal Drive over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.