US Bridges

Eliza Jordan RD S over Pierce Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.6 MI S of County RD 70 · Structure no. 012522

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,789
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eliza Jordan RD S over Pierce Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Eliza Jordan RD S over Pierce Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 3,789 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,599 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesEliza Jordan RD S
CrossesPierce Creek
Location1.6 MI S of County RD 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.68723, -88.2931
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic3,789 (2024)
Projected traffic5,599 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$589,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eliza Jordan RD S over Pierce Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eliza Jordan RD S over Pierce 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Eliza Jordan RD S over Pierce Creek carry?

About 3,789 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eliza Jordan RD S over Pierce Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Eliza Jordan RD S over Pierce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.