US Bridges

Drive-In Theaterr over Rabbit Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · 0.7 MI East US 43 · Structure no. 010211

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drive-In Theaterr over Rabbit Creek is a steel culvert carrying Drive-In Theaterr over Rabbit Creek in Clarke 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDrive-In Theaterr
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location0.7 MI East US 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.64167, -87.805
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1995)
Projected traffic135 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$514,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Drive-In Theaterr over Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drive-In Theaterr over Rabbit 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Drive-In Theaterr over Rabbit Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Drive-In Theaterr over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Drive-In Theaterr over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.