US Bridges

Middle RD over Tributary to Rabbit Cree

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Mobile County, Alabama · 0.13 MI S of I-10 · Structure no. 016643

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
463
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle RD over Tributary to Rabbit Cree is a concrete channel beam carrying Middle RD over Tributary to Rabbit Cree in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 463 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle RD
CrossesTributary to Rabbit Cree
Location0.13 MI S of I-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.57478, -88.17832
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2024)
Projected traffic688 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$290,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle RD over Tributary to Rabbit Cree built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle RD over Tributary to Rabbit Cree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Middle RD over Tributary to Rabbit Cree carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Middle RD over Tributary to Rabbit Cree?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Middle RD over Tributary to Rabbit Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.