US Bridges

Baker RD over I-65

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 3.61 MI N SR 158 · Structure no. 009273

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,330
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker RD over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Baker RD over I-65 in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,495 by 2042. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBaker RD
CrossesI-65
Location3.61 MI N SR 158
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.84791, -88.07661
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,330 (2022)
Projected traffic3,495 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker RD over I-65 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker RD over I-65 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Baker RD over I-65 carry?

About 2,330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Baker RD over I-65?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Baker RD over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.