US Bridges

Graham Ave over Toulmin Springs

FairPosted for load

Mobile County, Alabama · 150 N E Forest Ave · Structure no. 005510

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graham Ave over Toulmin Springs is a concrete tee beam carrying Graham Ave over Toulmin Springs in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGraham Ave
CrossesToulmin Springs
Location150 N E Forest Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.72583, -88.09242
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 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 width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2024)
Projected traffic256 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$405,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Graham Ave over Toulmin Springs built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graham Ave over Toulmin Springs 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 Graham Ave over Toulmin Springs carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Graham Ave over Toulmin Springs?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Graham Ave over Toulmin Springs?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.