US Bridges

Creekwood Drive over Trib to Second Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.38MI W of Cody RD · Structure no. 017071

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,581
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creekwood Drive over Trib to Second Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Creekwood Drive over Trib to Second Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,581 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,372 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCreekwood Drive
CrossesTrib to Second Creek
Location0.38MI W of Cody RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.65402, -88.21389
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,581 (2024)
Projected traffic2,372 by 2044
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creekwood Drive over Trib to Second Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creekwood Drive over Trib to Second 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Creekwood Drive over Trib to Second Creek carry?

About 1,581 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Creekwood Drive over Trib to Second Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Creekwood Drive over Trib to Second Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.