Whistler ST over Eight Mile Creek
PoorPosted for loadMobile County, Alabama · 0.8 MI W Wasson Ave · Structure no. 002941
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 206 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,945
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whistler ST over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Whistler ST over Eight Mile Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,945 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,918 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whistler ST over Eight Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whistler ST over Eight Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Whistler ST over Eight Mile Creek carry?
About 1,945 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Whistler ST over Eight Mile Creek?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Whistler ST over Eight Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.