Bear Fork Road over Eightmile Creek
FairPosted for loadMobile County, Alabama · 0.9 MI E.Shelton Beach RD · Structure no. 006016
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,892
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Fork Road over Eightmile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bear Fork Road 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 6,892 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,338 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 28 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 Bear Fork Road over Eightmile Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Fork Road 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 Bear Fork Road over Eightmile Creek carry?
About 6,892 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bear Fork Road 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 Bear Fork Road over Eightmile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.