US Bridges

I-10 EB to SR 163 over CSX RR

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · I-10 @ SR 163 Interchange · Structure no. 008957

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
463 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
6,784
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 EB to SR 163 over CSX RR is a concrete tee beam carrying I-10 EB to SR 163 over CSX RR in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,784 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,176 by 2042. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-10 EB to SR 163
CrossesCSX RR
LocationI-10 @ SR 163 Interchange
RouteInterstate 10
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.63846, -88.09185
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length463 ft (141.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,784 (2022)
Projected traffic10,176 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 EB to SR 163 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 EB to SR 163 over CSX RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 EB to SR 163 over CSX RR carry?

About 6,784 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-10 EB to SR 163 over CSX RR?

The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 EB to SR 163 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.