US Bridges

SR 193 over Delchamps Ditch

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.3 MI N SR 188 · Structure no. 016381

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,887
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 193 over Delchamps Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 193 over Delchamps Ditch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,887 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,331 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 193
CrossesDelchamps Ditch
Location2.3 MI N SR 188
RouteState Highway 193
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.39441, -88.10937
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,887 (2023)
Projected traffic7,331 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$986,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 193 over Delchamps Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 193 over Delchamps 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 193 over Delchamps Ditch carry?

About 4,887 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 193 over Delchamps Ditch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 193 over Delchamps Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.