US Bridges

I-10 WB * EB over Halls Mill Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.2 MI E US 90 · Structure no. 015302

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
96,938
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 WB * EB over Halls Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-10 WB * EB over Halls Mill Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 61 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 96,938 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,407 by 2042. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-10 WB * EB
CrossesHalls Mill Creek
Location2.2 MI E US 90
RouteInterstate 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.60455, -88.14862
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.7 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,938 (2022)
Projected traffic145,407 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 WB * EB over Halls Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-10 WB * EB over Halls Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 WB * EB over Halls Mill Creek carry?

About 96,938 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-10 WB * EB over Halls Mill Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 WB * EB over Halls Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.