Padgett Switch RD over Carls Creek
GoodMobile County, Alabama · 0.9 MI N of Blb Lmts · Structure no. 020835
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 418 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,912
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Padgett Switch RD over Carls Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Padgett Switch RD over Carls Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,912 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,271 by 2044. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Padgett Switch RD over Carls Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Padgett Switch RD over Carls Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Padgett Switch RD over Carls Creek carry?
About 6,912 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Padgett Switch RD over Carls Creek?
The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Padgett Switch RD over Carls Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.