US Bridges

Service RD over Eslava Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · Jct. Airpt Blvd @ Wendys · Structure no. 009408

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,163
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service RD over Eslava Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Service RD over Eslava Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,163 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,744 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesService RD
CrossesEslava Creek
LocationJct. Airpt Blvd @ Wendys
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.67576, -88.11887
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.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,163 (2024)
Projected traffic7,744 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$820,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Service RD over Eslava Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Service RD over Eslava Creek carry?

About 5,163 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Service RD over Eslava Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Service RD over Eslava Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.