SR 193 over Miss. Sound * D.I. Bay
PoorMobile County, Alabama · .80 MI N of Bienville Ave · Structure no. 012835
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 17,814 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,641
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 193 over Miss. Sound * D.I. Bay is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying SR 193 over Miss. Sound * D.I. Bay in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,641 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,462 by 2039. The structure is 17,814 ft (5,429.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 193 over Miss. Sound * D.I. Bay built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 193 over Miss. Sound * D.I. Bay in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 193 over Miss. Sound * D.I. Bay carry?
About 5,641 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 193 over Miss. Sound * D.I. Bay?
The structure is 17,814 ft (5,429.7 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 193 over Miss. Sound * D.I. Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.