US Bridges

I-10 WB * EB over Duval Street

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.8 MI E SR 163 · Structure no. 014753

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
77,672
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 WB * EB over Duval Street is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-10 WB * EB over Duval Street in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 59 years old, older 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 77,672 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,508 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-10 WB * EB
CrossesDuval Street
Location1.8 MI E SR 163
RouteInterstate 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.6552, -88.06658
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width147 ft (44.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,672 (2022)
Projected traffic116,508 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$9.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 WB * EB over Duval Street built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-10 WB * EB over Duval Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 WB * EB over Duval Street carry?

About 77,672 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-10 WB * EB over Duval Street?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 WB * EB over Duval Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.