I-10 WB * EB over Southern Drain Canal
FairMobile County, Alabama · 3.3 MI E JCT SR 163 · Structure no. 008961
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 76,852
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-10 WB * EB over Southern Drain Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I-10 WB * EB over Southern Drain Canal 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 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 76,852 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,278 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-10 WB * EB over Southern Drain Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-10 WB * EB over Southern Drain 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I-10 WB * EB over Southern Drain Canal carry?
About 76,852 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I-10 WB * EB over Southern Drain Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns I-10 WB * EB over Southern Drain Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.