US Bridges

Roberts RD over Log Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.4 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 015557

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,044
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts RD over Log Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Roberts RD over Log 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 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 2,044 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,037 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRoberts RD
CrossesLog Creek
Location1.4 MI E US 45
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.92406, -88.18354
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,044 (2024)
Projected traffic3,037 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roberts RD over Log Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roberts RD over Log 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 Roberts RD over Log Creek carry?

About 2,044 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Roberts RD over Log Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Roberts RD over Log Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.