US Bridges

Oyler Road over Turkey Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.5 Mls S of CO RD 36 · Structure no. 020767

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oyler Road over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Oyler Road over Turkey Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOyler Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.5 Mls S of CO RD 36
RouteCounty Highway 1648
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.61391, -88.30082
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2024)
Projected traffic596 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$678,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oyler Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oyler Road over Turkey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Oyler Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oyler Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Oyler Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.