US Bridges

Craft Highway over Toulmin Springs

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Mobile County, Alabama · _0.4 MI N of US45 · Structure no. 021407

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,009
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craft Highway over Toulmin Springs is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Craft Highway over Toulmin Springs in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,009 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,514 by 2024. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCraft Highway
CrossesToulmin Springs
Location_0.4 MI N of US45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.72167, -88.08
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,009 (2022)
Projected traffic4,514 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$457,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Craft Highway over Toulmin Springs built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craft Highway over Toulmin Springs 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Craft Highway over Toulmin Springs carry?

About 3,009 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Craft Highway over Toulmin Springs?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Craft Highway over Toulmin Springs?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.