SR 188 over Heron Bayou
GoodMobile County, Alabama · 1.7 MI W SR 193 · Structure no. 014011
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,091
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 188 over Heron Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 188 over Heron Bayou 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 3,091 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,636 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 188 over Heron Bayou built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 188 over Heron Bayou 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 188 over Heron Bayou carry?
About 3,091 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 188 over Heron Bayou?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 188 over Heron Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.