Dauphin Is.Pkwy N over North Fork Deer River
FairMobile County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. S. SR 163 · Structure no. 001338
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 238
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dauphin Is.Pkwy N over North Fork Deer River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dauphin Is.Pkwy N over North Fork Deer River in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dauphin Is.Pkwy N over North Fork Deer River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dauphin Is.Pkwy N over North Fork Deer River 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 Dauphin Is.Pkwy N over North Fork Deer River carry?
About 238 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Dauphin Is.Pkwy N over North Fork Deer River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Dauphin Is.Pkwy N over North Fork Deer River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.