US Bridges

S.R. 158 over Overflow for Outlaw Pond

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · .1 Mile West of U.S. 45 · Structure no. 018788

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,632
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 158 over Overflow for Outlaw Pond is a concrete culvert carrying S.R. 158 over Overflow for Outlaw Pond 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 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 15,632 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,448 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS.R. 158
CrossesOverflow for Outlaw Pond
Location.1 Mile West of U.S. 45
RouteState Highway 158
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.80234, -88.15351
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,632 (2021)
Projected traffic23,448 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 158 over Overflow for Outlaw Pond built?

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

What condition is S.R. 158 over Overflow for Outlaw Pond 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S.R. 158 over Overflow for Outlaw Pond carry?

About 15,632 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 158 over Overflow for Outlaw Pond?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S.R. 158 over Overflow for Outlaw Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.