US Bridges

Satchel Paige Dr. over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 200 N of Halls Mill Rd. · Structure no. 017572

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Satchel Paige Dr. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,619 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSatchel Paige Dr.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location200 N of Halls Mill Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.64537, -88.11302
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,619 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$575,000 (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 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Satchel Paige Dr. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Satchel Paige Dr. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 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.