US Bridges

SR 213 over Chickasaw Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.5 MI E JCT US 45 · Structure no. 017912

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
833 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,029
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 213 over Chickasaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 213 over Chickasaw Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,029 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,044 by 2043. The structure is 833 ft (253.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 213
CrossesChickasaw Creek
Location1.5 MI E JCT US 45
RouteState Highway 213
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.78248, -88.11882
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length833 ft (253.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,029 (2023)
Projected traffic6,044 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$8.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 213 over Chickasaw Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 213 over Chickasaw 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 213 over Chickasaw Creek carry?

About 4,029 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 213 over Chickasaw Creek?

The structure is 833 ft (253.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 213 over Chickasaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.