US Bridges

SR 193 over East Fowl River

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 5.7 MI N SR 188 · Structure no. 018006

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,599 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
4,887
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 193 over East Fowl River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 193 over East Fowl River in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,599 ft (487.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 193
CrossesEast Fowl River
Location5.7 MI N SR 188
RouteState Highway 193
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.44156, -88.11205
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,599 ft (487.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 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 closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$16.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 193 over East Fowl River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 193 over East Fowl River 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 East Fowl River carry?

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

How long is SR 193 over East Fowl River?

The structure is 1,599 ft (487.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 193 over East Fowl River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.