US Bridges

Center Street over Branch

FairPosted for load

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W Catherine ST · Structure no. 003843

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,429
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Street over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Center Street over Branch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,429 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,643 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Street
CrossesBranch
Location0.3 MI W Catherine ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.69624, -88.07765
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,429 (2024)
Projected traffic12,643 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$441,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Street over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Street over Branch 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 Center Street over Branch carry?

About 8,429 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Center Street over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Center Street over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.