US Bridges

Creola-Axis Loop over Jim Bell Branch

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.5 MI NE US 43 · Structure no. 008066

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
322
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creola-Axis Loop over Jim Bell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Creola-Axis Loop over Jim Bell 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCreola-Axis Loop
CrossesJim Bell Branch
Location2.5 MI NE US 43
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.905, -88.005
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic322 (2023)
Projected traffic435 by 2043
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$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creola-Axis Loop over Jim Bell Branch built?

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

What condition is Creola-Axis Loop over Jim Bell 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 Jim Bell Branch carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Creola-Axis Loop over Jim Bell Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Creola-Axis Loop over Jim Bell Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.