US Bridges

I-10 over Reedy Branch

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.6 MI E Miss ST Line · Structure no. 008119

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
48,605
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 over Reedy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-10 over Reedy Branch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 48,605 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,908 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10
CrossesReedy Branch
Location1.6 MI E Miss ST Line
RouteInterstate 10
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.48481, -88.37531
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,605 (2022)
Projected traffic72,908 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 over Reedy Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 over Reedy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-10 over Reedy Branch carry?

About 48,605 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-10 over Reedy Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-10 over Reedy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.