US Bridges

I-10 EB over Bates Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.8 MI W Fla ST Line · Structure no. 008539

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,936
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 EB over Bates Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-10 EB over Bates 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 17,936 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,904 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10 EB
CrossesBates Creek
Location0.8 MI W Fla ST Line
RouteInterstate 10
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.57696, -87.42519
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic17,936 (2023)
Projected traffic26,904 by 2043
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 EB over Bates Creek built?

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

What condition is I-10 EB over Bates 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 June 2024.

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

About 17,936 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-10 EB over Bates Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-10 EB over Bates Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.