US Bridges

SR 193 over Theodore Inds Canal

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.3 MI S Hamilton Blvd · Structure no. 011702

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,582 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
12,194
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 193 over Theodore Inds Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 193 over Theodore Inds Canal 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 5 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 12,194 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,291 by 2043. The structure is 1,582 ft (482.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 193
CrossesTheodore Inds Canal
Location1.3 MI S Hamilton Blvd
RouteState Highway 193
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.53143, -88.12348
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,582 ft (482.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,194 (2023)
Projected traffic18,291 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 193 over Theodore Inds Canal built?

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

What condition is SR 193 over Theodore Inds Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 193 over Theodore Inds Canal carry?

About 12,194 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 193 over Theodore Inds Canal?

The structure is 1,582 ft (482.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 193 over Theodore Inds Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.