US Bridges

Leroy Stevens Road over Halls Mill Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.19 MI S of Cottage Hill · Structure no. 020820

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,142
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leroy Stevens Road over Halls Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Leroy Stevens Road over Halls Mill 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 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 3,142 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,669 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLeroy Stevens Road
CrossesHalls Mill Creek
Location1.19 MI S of Cottage Hill
RouteCounty Highway 1283
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.62254, -88.23304
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,142 (2024)
Projected traffic4,669 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Leroy Stevens Road over Halls Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Leroy Stevens Road over Halls Mill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Leroy Stevens Road over Halls Mill Creek carry?

About 3,142 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Leroy Stevens Road over Halls Mill Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Leroy Stevens Road over Halls Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.