US Bridges

Henderson Camp RD over S Fork Franklin Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.7 Ml N Hugh Fort RD · Structure no. 021203

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,234
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson Camp RD over S Fork Franklin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Henderson Camp RD over S Fork Franklin Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,234 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,834 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHenderson Camp RD
CrossesS Fork Franklin Creek
Location0.7 Ml N Hugh Fort RD
RouteCounty Highway 960
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.45561, -88.32657
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 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,234 (2024)
Projected traffic1,834 by 2044
Trucks3%
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$836,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henderson Camp RD over S Fork Franklin Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henderson Camp RD over S Fork Franklin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Henderson Camp RD over S Fork Franklin Creek carry?

About 1,234 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Henderson Camp RD over S Fork Franklin Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson Camp RD over S Fork Franklin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.