US Bridges

Frtg RD to I165NB over Price Avenue

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · I165 @ Price Avenue · Structure no. 015582

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
474 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,411
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frtg RD to I165NB over Price Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frtg RD to I165NB over Price Avenue in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 2,411 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,616 by 2043. The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFrtg RD to I165NB
CrossesPrice Avenue
LocationI165 @ Price Avenue
RouteInterstate 165
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.74241, -88.08903
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length474 ft (144.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,411 (2023)
Projected traffic3,616 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Frtg RD to I165NB over Price Avenue built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frtg RD to I165NB over Price Avenue 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Frtg RD to I165NB over Price Avenue carry?

About 2,411 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Frtg RD to I165NB over Price Avenue?

The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Frtg RD to I165NB over Price Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.