US Bridges

Carol Plantation R over Rabbit Creek

FairPosted for load

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.8 MI N US 90 · Structure no. 007893

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,324
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carol Plantation R over Rabbit Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Carol Plantation R over Rabbit Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6,324 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,397 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCarol Plantation R
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location0.8 MI N US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.55863, -88.18099
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,324 (2024)
Projected traffic9,397 by 2044
Trucks3%
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

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$746,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carol Plantation R over Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carol Plantation R over Rabbit 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Carol Plantation R over Rabbit Creek carry?

About 6,324 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Carol Plantation R over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Carol Plantation R over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.