US Bridges

Prichard Ave. over Toulmin Springs

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 012142

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,905
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prichard Ave. over Toulmin Springs is a concrete culvert carrying Prichard Ave. over Toulmin Springs in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4,905 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,357 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrichard Ave.
CrossesToulmin Springs
Location0.1 MI E US 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.735, -88.095
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,905 (2024)
Projected traffic7,357 by 2044
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$481,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prichard Ave. over Toulmin Springs built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prichard Ave. over Toulmin Springs 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Prichard Ave. over Toulmin Springs carry?

About 4,905 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prichard Ave. over Toulmin Springs?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Prichard Ave. over Toulmin Springs?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.