US Bridges

Creola-Axis Loop over Branch

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.8 MI NE US 43 · Structure no. 008065

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,883
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creola-Axis Loop over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Creola-Axis Loop over Branch 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 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 1,883 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,481 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCreola-Axis Loop
CrossesBranch
Location1.8 MI NE US 43
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.89833, -88.01333
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,883 (2019)
Projected traffic2,481 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$437,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creola-Axis Loop over Branch built?

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

What condition is Creola-Axis Loop over Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Creola-Axis Loop over Branch carry?

About 1,883 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Creola-Axis Loop over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Creola-Axis Loop over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.