Mc Vay DR over Eslava Creek
FairMobile County, Alabama · 0.3 MI E Navco RD · Structure no. 003083
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,603
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mc Vay DR over Eslava Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mc Vay DR over Eslava Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 13,603 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,404 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 36 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mc Vay DR over Eslava Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mc Vay DR 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 Mc Vay DR over Eslava Creek carry?
About 13,603 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mc Vay DR over Eslava Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Mc Vay DR over Eslava Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.