US Bridges

Grelot RD over Second Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · +/- 380 E of Schillinger · Structure no. 017454

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,601
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grelot RD over Second Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Grelot RD over Second Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 36 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 17,601 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,402 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGrelot RD
CrossesSecond Creek
Location+/- 380 E of Schillinger
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.66137, -88.22396
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,601 (2024)
Projected traffic26,402 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grelot RD over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Grelot RD over 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 Grelot RD over Second Creek carry?

About 17,601 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Grelot RD over Second Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Grelot RD over Second Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.