US Bridges

I65 Serv. RD East over Branch

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 915 N Sailors RD · Structure no. 011494

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 Serv. RD East over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I65 Serv. RD East over Branch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI65 Serv. RD East
CrossesBranch
Location915 N Sailors RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.895, -88.01333
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2019)
Projected traffic415 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$601,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 Serv. RD East over Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 Serv. RD East over Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does I65 Serv. RD East over Branch carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I65 Serv. RD East over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns I65 Serv. RD East over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.