US Bridges

Theodore Dawes RD over Rabbit Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.4 MI E of I-10 · Structure no. 021419

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,936
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Theodore Dawes RD over Rabbit Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Theodore Dawes RD over Rabbit 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 7,936 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,792 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesTheodore Dawes RD
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location1.4 MI E of I-10
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.5548, -88.1795
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,936 (2024)
Projected traffic11,792 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Theodore Dawes RD over Rabbit Creek built?

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

What condition is Theodore Dawes RD over Rabbit 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Theodore Dawes RD over Rabbit Creek carry?

About 7,936 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Theodore Dawes RD over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Theodore Dawes RD over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.