US Bridges

Ramsey RD over I-10

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 5.7 MI E Miss State Line · Structure no. 008122

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,092
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramsey RD over I-10 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ramsey RD over I-10 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 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 2,092 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,138 by 2042. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRamsey RD
CrossesI-10
Location5.7 MI E Miss State Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.50233, -88.31017
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,092 (2022)
Projected traffic3,138 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramsey RD over I-10 built?

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

What condition is Ramsey RD over I-10 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ramsey RD over I-10 carry?

About 2,092 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramsey RD over I-10?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramsey RD over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.