US Bridges

Burma Road over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · Burma Rd. @ Barcelona Dr. · Structure no. 013010

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,117
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burma Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Burma Road over Drainage Ditch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8,117 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,175 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBurma Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationBurma Rd. @ Barcelona Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.64019, -88.14873
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,117 (2023)
Projected traffic12,175 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$669,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burma Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burma Road over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Burma Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 8,117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burma Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Burma Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.