US Bridges

_baker Road over _hartley Branch

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · _1.2 M. W Od US 43 · Structure no. 021063

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
864
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

_baker Road over _hartley Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying _baker Road over _hartley Branch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 864 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,166 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries_baker Road
Crosses_hartley Branch
Location_1.2 M. W Od US 43
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.84833, -88.08
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic864 (2024)
Projected traffic1,166 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _baker Road over _hartley Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is _baker Road over _hartley Branch 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 _baker Road over _hartley Branch carry?

About 864 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is _baker Road over _hartley Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns _baker Road over _hartley Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.