US Bridges

Lleyn Ave over Eslava Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N Airport Blvd. · Structure no. 006646

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,308
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lleyn Ave over Eslava Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lleyn Ave over Eslava Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 2,308 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,462 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLleyn Ave
CrossesEslava Creek
Location0.3 MI N Airport Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.67887, -88.14021
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,308 (2023)
Projected traffic3,462 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$534,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lleyn Ave over Eslava Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lleyn Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lleyn Ave over Eslava Creek carry?

About 2,308 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lleyn Ave over Eslava Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lleyn Ave over Eslava Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.