US Bridges

Dunlap Drive over Pinto Pass

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Mobile County, Alabama · 0.7 MI S JCT US 90 · Structure no. 021337

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
526
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunlap Drive over Pinto Pass is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dunlap Drive over Pinto Pass in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 789 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDunlap Drive
CrossesPinto Pass
Location0.7 MI S JCT US 90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.68554, -88.03135
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2024)
Projected traffic789 by 2044
Trucks10%
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$864,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunlap Drive over Pinto Pass built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunlap Drive over Pinto Pass 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Dunlap Drive over Pinto Pass carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dunlap Drive over Pinto Pass?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Dunlap Drive over Pinto Pass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.