US Bridges

Todd Acres DR over Rabbit Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.8 MI N Hamilton Blvd · Structure no. 011161

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Todd Acres DR over Rabbit Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Todd Acres DR over Rabbit Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTodd Acres DR
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location0.8 MI N Hamilton Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.56156, -88.16081
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2023)
Projected traffic510 by 2043
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Todd Acres DR over Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Todd Acres DR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Todd Acres DR over Rabbit Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Todd Acres DR over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Todd Acres DR over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.