I-10 EB over Three Mile Creek
FairBaldwin County, Alabama · 7.9 MI E US 90 · Structure no. 010173
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,747
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-10 EB over Three Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-10 EB over Three Mile Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 27,747 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,620 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was I-10 EB over Three Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-10 EB over Three Mile 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I-10 EB over Three Mile Creek carry?
About 27,747 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-10 EB over Three Mile Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-10 EB over Three Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.