US Bridges

Gaillard DR over 3-MILE Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.1KM N of Museum DR · Structure no. 017497

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
906
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaillard DR over 3-MILE Creek is a prestressed concrete segmental box girder carrying Gaillard DR over 3-MILE Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 906 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,359 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGaillard DR
Crosses3-MILE Creek
Location0.1KM N of Museum DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.70566, -88.16495
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2023)
Projected traffic1,359 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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$554,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gaillard DR over 3-MILE Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gaillard DR over 3-MILE 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 2023.

How much traffic does Gaillard DR over 3-MILE Creek carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gaillard DR over 3-MILE Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Gaillard DR over 3-MILE Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.