US Bridges

Patillo RD over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.8 MI S of Coy Smith HWY · Structure no. 012942

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patillo RD over Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Patillo RD over Indian Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 264 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesPatillo RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.8 MI S of Coy Smith HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.10656, -88.12043
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2024)
Projected traffic392 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$485,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patillo RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patillo RD over Indian 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Patillo RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Patillo RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Patillo RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.