US Bridges

Pine Hill DR over Eslava Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.3 MI S US 90 · Structure no. 012679

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,001
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Hill DR over Eslava Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pine Hill DR over Eslava Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 69 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 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,501 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPine Hill DR
CrossesEslava Creek
Location0.3 MI S US 90
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.67017, -88.09704
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2024)
Projected traffic1,501 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Hill DR over Eslava Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Pine Hill DR 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 Pine Hill DR over Eslava Creek carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pine Hill DR over Eslava Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Hill DR over Eslava Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.