Mobile County Bridge Report Card
Mobile County scores 93 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Mobile County, Alabama
Mobile County has 609 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 15 rated poor and 6 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.5% is at or below the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 55,052 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Mobile County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 93/100 (A). The county has 609 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 15 in poor condition and 6 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 55,052 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.5% | 4.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.8% of measured traffic | 0.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.0% | 2.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 7,289,730 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 55,052 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Mobile County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcgregor AVE over Eslava Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 19,384 | 1964 |
| US 90 WB over Tensaw/spanish River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 13,355 | 1965 |
| SR 193 over Miss. Sound * D.i. Bay | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,641 | 1982 |
| W Sweeneys LN over Toulmin Springs | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,072 | 1975 |
| Turner Road over Gum Tree Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,512 | 1973 |
| Wasson AVE over Gum Tree Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,369 | 1948 |
| Jeff Hamilton RD over Deakle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,060 | 1968 |
| W Clark AVE over Toulmin Springs | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,970 | 1974 |
| Whistler ST over Eight Mile Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,945 | 1946 |
| Rosedale AVE over Toulmin Springs | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 861 | 1974 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.