US Bridges

Cedar Street over Drainage Ditch

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · .3 MI N. of Carl Ave. · Structure no. 014002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Street over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cedar Street over Drainage Ditch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 386 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCedar Street
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.3 MI N. of Carl Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.84, -88.04833
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2023)
Projected traffic522 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$398,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Street over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Street over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Cedar Street over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Street over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Street over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.