US Bridges

Access Al ST Dock over CSX R.R.

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 781 N. E. Water Street · Structure no. 014005

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,425 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,371
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access Al ST Dock over CSX R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Al ST Dock over CSX R.R. 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,371 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,057 by 2044. The structure is 1,425 ft (434.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAccess Al ST Dock
CrossesCSX R.R.
Location781 N. E. Water Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.70134, -88.04189
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,425 ft (434.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,371 (2024)
Projected traffic2,057 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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$14.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Al ST Dock over CSX R.R. built?

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

What condition is Access Al ST Dock over CSX R.R. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Access Al ST Dock over CSX R.R. carry?

About 1,371 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Access Al ST Dock over CSX R.R.?

The structure is 1,425 ft (434.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Access Al ST Dock over CSX R.R.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.