US Bridges

Cottage Hill Road over Eslava Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.1 Mile E of Magnolia RD · Structure no. 017856

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,258
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottage Hill Road over Eslava Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cottage Hill Road over Eslava Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7,258 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,887 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCottage Hill Road
CrossesEslava Creek
Location0.1 Mile E of Magnolia RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.67181, -88.10833
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,258 (2024)
Projected traffic10,887 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$855,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cottage Hill Road over Eslava Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cottage Hill Road over Eslava 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cottage Hill Road over Eslava Creek carry?

About 7,258 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cottage Hill Road over Eslava Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Cottage Hill Road over Eslava Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.