US Bridges

Halls Mill RD over Eslava Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E Holcombe Ave JCT · Structure no. 000347

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,275
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halls Mill RD over Eslava Creek is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Halls Mill RD over Eslava Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 9,275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,912 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHalls Mill RD
CrossesEslava Creek
Location0.1 MI E Holcombe Ave JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.66247, -88.09321
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,275 (2024)
Projected traffic13,912 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halls Mill RD over Eslava Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halls Mill RD over Eslava 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Halls Mill RD over Eslava Creek carry?

About 9,275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Halls Mill RD over Eslava Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Halls Mill RD over Eslava Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.