US Bridges

I-10 EB over Persimmon Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 7.3 MI E SR 59 · Structure no. 008524

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,040
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 EB over Persimmon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-10 EB over Persimmon Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,040 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,061 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10 EB
CrossesPersimmon Creek
Location7.3 MI E SR 59
RouteInterstate 10
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.63528, -87.65811
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,040 (2022)
Projected traffic30,061 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 EB over Persimmon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 EB over Persimmon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I-10 EB over Persimmon Creek carry?

About 20,040 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-10 EB over Persimmon Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-10 EB over Persimmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.