US Bridges

Wilson Ave over Toulmin Springs

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 3000 S Prichard Ave · Structure no. 012194

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,768
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Ave over Toulmin Springs is a concrete culvert carrying Wilson 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 7,768 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,652 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Ave
CrossesToulmin Springs
Location3000 S Prichard Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.72333, -88.085
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 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic7,768 (2024)
Projected traffic11,652 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Ave over Toulmin Springs built?

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

What condition is Wilson 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 Wilson Ave over Toulmin Springs carry?

About 7,768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Ave over Toulmin Springs?

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

Who owns Wilson Ave over Toulmin Springs?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.