Earlville RD over Puppy Creek
FairMobile County, Alabama · 4.5 MI W of Lott RD · Structure no. 015929
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Earlville RD over Puppy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Earlville RD over Puppy Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Earlville RD over Puppy Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Earlville RD over Puppy 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Earlville RD over Puppy Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Earlville RD over Puppy Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Earlville RD over Puppy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.