US Bridges

St. Dominic Place over Drainage Ditch

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 157 E. Burma Hills East · Structure no. 007008

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Dominic Place over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying St. Dominic Place over Drainage Ditch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSt. Dominic Place
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location157 E. Burma Hills East
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.64218, -88.14926
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2023)
Projected traffic207 by 2043
Trucks1%
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$281,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was St. Dominic Place over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. Dominic Place over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does St. Dominic Place over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is St. Dominic Place over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns St. Dominic Place over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.