US 45 over Eight Mile Creek
FairMobile County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S SR 213 · Structure no. 015539
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 296 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,381
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Eight Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 45 over Eight Mile Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 14,381 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,572 by 2043. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Eight Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Eight Mile 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 45 over Eight Mile Creek carry?
About 14,381 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Eight Mile Creek?
The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Eight Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.