US Bridges

Shelton Beach Roa over Eightmile Creek

FairPosted for load

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.3 MI N US 98 · Structure no. 005929

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,573
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelton Beach Roa over Eightmile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Shelton Beach Roa over Eightmile Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,573 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,860 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShelton Beach Roa
CrossesEightmile Creek
Location1.3 MI N US 98
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.73844, -88.14928
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,573 (2023)
Projected traffic3,860 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shelton Beach Roa over Eightmile Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shelton Beach Roa over Eightmile 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 2024.

How much traffic does Shelton Beach Roa over Eightmile Creek carry?

About 2,573 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Shelton Beach Roa over Eightmile Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Shelton Beach Roa over Eightmile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.