US Bridges

Satchel Paige DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.8KM S of US HWY 90 · Structure no. 017199

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,042
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Satchel Paige DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Satchel Paige DR over Drainage Ditch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,042 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,563 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSatchel Paige DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.8KM S of US HWY 90
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.65244, -88.11772
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,042 (2024)
Projected traffic4,563 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$917,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Satchel Paige DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Satchel Paige DR over Drainage 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Satchel Paige DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,042 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Satchel Paige DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Satchel Paige DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.