Lyons ST over Snake Bayou
PoorPosted for loadMobile County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W Ala 188 · Structure no. 009219
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 118
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lyons ST over Snake Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Lyons ST over Snake Bayou in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 78 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Lyons ST over Snake Bayou built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Lyons ST over Snake Bayou 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Lyons ST over Snake Bayou carry?
About 118 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lyons ST over Snake Bayou?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Lyons ST over Snake Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.