US Bridges

Halls Mill RD over I-65

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N I-10 · Structure no. 007860

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,484
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halls Mill RD over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Halls Mill RD over I-65 in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 9,484 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,226 by 2042. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHalls Mill RD
CrossesI-65
Location0.5 MI N I-10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.64122, -88.11931
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,484 (2022)
Projected traffic14,226 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Halls Mill RD over I-65 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halls Mill RD over I-65 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 Halls Mill RD over I-65 carry?

About 9,484 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Halls Mill RD over I-65?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Halls Mill RD over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.