Sailors RD over I-65
FairMobile County, Alabama · 2.3 MI N E US 43 · Structure no. 011576
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,768
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sailors RD over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sailors RD over I-65 in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 49 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 1,768 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sailors RD over I-65 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Sailors 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 Sailors RD over I-65 carry?
About 1,768 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sailors RD over I-65?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sailors RD over I-65?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.