US Bridges

Earle Street over One Mile Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W Lawrence Street · Structure no. 007467

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Earle Street over One Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Earle Street over One Mile Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,254 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEarle Street
CrossesOne Mile Creek
Location0.1 MI W Lawrence Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.69912, -88.05383
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic836 (2024)
Projected traffic1,254 by 2044
Trucks1%
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$608,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Earle Street over One Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Earle Street over One Mile 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 Earle Street over One Mile Creek carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Earle Street over One Mile Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Earle Street over One Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.