Celeste RD over Bayou Sara Creek
FairMobile County, Alabama · 1.1 MI N W I65 · Structure no. 014337
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Celeste RD over Bayou Sara Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Celeste RD over Bayou Sara Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 82 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Celeste RD over Bayou Sara Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Celeste RD over Bayou Sara 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Celeste RD over Bayou Sara Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Celeste RD over Bayou Sara Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Celeste RD over Bayou Sara Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.