US Bridges

Ziegler Blvd. over Branch

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W Forest Dale Dr. · Structure no. 011692

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,235
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ziegler Blvd. over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ziegler Blvd. over Branch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, 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 16,235 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,353 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesZiegler Blvd.
CrossesBranch
Location0.3 MI W Forest Dale Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.71141, -88.16699
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,235 (2023)
Projected traffic24,353 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ziegler Blvd. over Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ziegler Blvd. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ziegler Blvd. over Branch carry?

About 16,235 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ziegler Blvd. over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ziegler Blvd. over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.