Bel Air Blvd over Eslava Creek
FairMobile County, Alabama · 800 S of Airport Blvd · Structure no. 019866
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,438
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bel Air Blvd over Eslava Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bel Air Blvd over Eslava Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 13,438 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,157 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bel Air Blvd over Eslava Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bel Air Blvd 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 Bel Air Blvd over Eslava Creek carry?
About 13,438 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bel Air Blvd over Eslava Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Bel Air Blvd over Eslava Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.