US Bridges

Half Mile Road over West Fork Fowl River

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.1 MI W CO RD 59 · Structure no. 021352

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,429
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Half Mile Road over West Fork Fowl River is a concrete channel beam carrying Half Mile Road over West Fork Fowl River 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 4,429 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,581 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHalf Mile Road
CrossesWest Fork Fowl River
Location1.1 MI W CO RD 59
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.49735, -88.18655
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,429 (2024)
Projected traffic6,581 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Half Mile Road over West Fork Fowl River built?

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

What condition is Half Mile Road over West Fork Fowl River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Half Mile Road over West Fork Fowl River carry?

About 4,429 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Half Mile Road over West Fork Fowl River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Half Mile Road over West Fork Fowl River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.