US Bridges

Sage Ave. over Eslava Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.2 MI S. Airport Blvd · Structure no. 014373

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,057
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sage Ave. over Eslava Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sage Ave. over Eslava Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 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 4,057 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,085 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSage Ave.
CrossesEslava Creek
Location0.2 MI S. Airport Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.67371, -88.11451
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,057 (2024)
Projected traffic6,085 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$923,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sage Ave. over Eslava Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Sage Ave. 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 Sage Ave. over Eslava Creek carry?

About 4,057 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sage Ave. over Eslava Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Sage Ave. over Eslava Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.