US Bridges

Access Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 222 S Dau ST @ Sprdl Blv · Structure no. 014651

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,824
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Access Road over Drainage Ditch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 17,824 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,811 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesAccess Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location222 S Dau ST @ Sprdl Blv
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.68808, -88.12317
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,824 (2024)
Projected traffic26,811 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$452,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Access Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 17,824 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Access Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.