US Bridges

SR 193 SB over Rabbit Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.6 MI N Hamilton Blvd · Structure no. 017171

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
572 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
12,510
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 193 SB over Rabbit Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 193 SB over Rabbit Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 12,510 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,765 by 2043. The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 193 SB
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location1.6 MI N Hamilton Blvd
RouteState Highway 193
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.57256, -88.1344
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length572 ft (174.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,510 (2023)
Projected traffic18,765 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$5.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 193 SB over Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 193 SB over Rabbit Creek 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 SB over Rabbit Creek carry?

About 12,510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 193 SB over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 193 SB over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.