US Bridges

Airpt Blvd * S R over Eslava Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E I65 · Structure no. 014370

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,567
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airpt Blvd * S R over Eslava Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airpt Blvd * S R over Eslava Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 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 28,567 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,850 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAirpt Blvd * S R
CrossesEslava Creek
Location0.5 MI E I65
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.6762, -88.11893
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic28,567 (2024)
Projected traffic42,850 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
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$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airpt Blvd * S R over Eslava Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Airpt Blvd * S R 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 Airpt Blvd * S R over Eslava Creek carry?

About 28,567 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Airpt Blvd * S R over Eslava Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Airpt Blvd * S R over Eslava Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.