US Bridges

I-165 SB Ser RD over Toulmins Springs Branch

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · Betw. Wilson * Price Ave · Structure no. 015720

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,549
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-165 SB Ser RD over Toulmins Springs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-165 SB Ser RD over Toulmins Springs Branch 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 3,549 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,323 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-165 SB Ser RD
CrossesToulmins Springs Branch
LocationBetw. Wilson * Price Ave
RouteInterstate 165
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.737, -88.08456
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,549 (2023)
Projected traffic5,323 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-165 SB Ser RD over Toulmins Springs Branch built?

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

What condition is I-165 SB Ser RD over Toulmins Springs Branch 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 I-165 SB Ser RD over Toulmins Springs Branch carry?

About 3,549 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-165 SB Ser RD over Toulmins Springs Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-165 SB Ser RD over Toulmins Springs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.