US Bridges

Airport Blvd over Pasture Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.8 MI E Ms Line · Structure no. 013333

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,993
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Blvd over Pasture Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Airport Blvd over Pasture Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,993 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,419 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesAirport Blvd
CrossesPasture Creek
Location0.8 MI E Ms Line
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.6411, -88.39637
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 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 traffic4,993 (2024)
Projected traffic7,419 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$724,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Blvd over Pasture Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Blvd over Pasture Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Blvd over Pasture Creek carry?

About 4,993 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Airport Blvd over Pasture Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Airport Blvd over Pasture Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.