US Bridges

Gulfcrest Road over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.0 MI W US 45 · Structure no. 004941

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
472
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulfcrest Road over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Gulfcrest Road over Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 472 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesGulfcrest Road
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 MI W US 45
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.99199, -88.2517
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2024)
Projected traffic701 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$323,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gulfcrest Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gulfcrest Road over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Gulfcrest Road over Creek carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gulfcrest Road over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gulfcrest Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.