US Bridges

SR 193 over South Deer River

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 3.5 MI S Hamilton Blvd · Structure no. 011701

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,242
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 193 over South Deer River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 193 over South Deer River 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 8,242 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,363 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 193
CrossesSouth Deer River
Location3.5 MI S Hamilton Blvd
RouteState Highway 193
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.50152, -88.12354
Functional classRural 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 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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,242 (2023)
Projected traffic12,363 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 193 over South Deer River built?

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

What condition is SR 193 over South Deer River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 193 over South Deer River carry?

About 8,242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 193 over South Deer River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR 193 over South Deer River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.