US Bridges

Salco Road West over Industrial Canal

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.6 MI W US 43 · Structure no. 008517

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salco Road West over Industrial Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Salco Road West over Industrial Canal in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 75 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 2,330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,462 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSalco Road West
CrossesIndustrial Canal
Location1.6 MI W US 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.96846, -88.05265
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,330 (2024)
Projected traffic3,462 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$581,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salco Road West over Industrial Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Salco Road West over Industrial Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Salco Road West over Industrial Canal carry?

About 2,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Salco Road West over Industrial Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Salco Road West over Industrial Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.