US Bridges

SR 188 over Bayou LA Batre

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · Mid-Town B.L.B. · Structure no. 013393

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
246 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,303
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 188 over Bayou LA Batre is a steel movable - lift carrying SR 188 over Bayou LA Batre in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 11,303 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,955 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 188
CrossesBayou LA Batre
LocationMid-Town B.L.B.
RouteState Highway 188
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.40642, -88.24803
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck75 ft (22.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,303 (2023)
Projected traffic16,955 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 188 over Bayou LA Batre built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 188 over Bayou LA Batre 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 188 over Bayou LA Batre carry?

About 11,303 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 188 over Bayou LA Batre?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 188 over Bayou LA Batre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.