Warren Street over Peterson Branch
PoorClosed to trafficMobile County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W Wasson Ave · Structure no. 008781
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 502
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Warren Street over Peterson Branch is a steel culvert carrying Warren Street over Peterson Branch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 502 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 753 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Warren Street over Peterson Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Warren Street over Peterson Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Warren Street over Peterson Branch carry?
About 502 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Warren Street over Peterson Branch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Warren Street over Peterson Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.