US Bridges

Wear Road over Deakle Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.8 Mls N Ben Hamilton RD · Structure no. 020412

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wear Road over Deakle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wear Road over Deakle Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWear Road
CrossesDeakle Creek
Location0.8 Mls N Ben Hamilton RD
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.57118, -88.29253
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic195 (2024)
Projected traffic290 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$496,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wear Road over Deakle Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wear Road over Deakle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wear Road over Deakle Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wear Road over Deakle Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wear Road over Deakle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.