US Bridges

Old Pascagoula RD over Rabbit Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.7 MI W HWY 90 · Structure no. 012574

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,877
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Pascagoula RD over Rabbit Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Pascagoula RD over Rabbit 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 5,877 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,733 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Pascagoula RD
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location1.7 MI W HWY 90
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.57334, -88.19326
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,877 (2024)
Projected traffic8,733 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$633,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Pascagoula RD over Rabbit Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Pascagoula RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Pascagoula RD over Rabbit Creek carry?

About 5,877 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Pascagoula RD over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Pascagoula RD over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.