US Bridges

East Orange Ave. over Spat Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.9 Mi. E. of Old HWY 43 · Structure no. 019929

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
406
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Orange Ave. over Spat Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying East Orange Ave. over Spat Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 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 406 vehicles a day, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Orange Ave.
CrossesSpat Creek
Location0.9 Mi. E. of Old HWY 43
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.85167, -88.04667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2023)
Projected traffic548 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$281,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Orange Ave. over Spat Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Orange Ave. over Spat 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 2025.

How much traffic does East Orange Ave. over Spat Creek carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is East Orange Ave. over Spat Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns East Orange Ave. over Spat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.