US Bridges

Industrial Pky Ext over 60" Industrial Waterline

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 600 E of U.S. HWY 43 · Structure no. 019964

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Pky Ext over 60" Industrial Waterline is a concrete channel beam carrying Industrial Pky Ext over 60" Industrial Waterline in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIndustrial Pky Ext
Crosses60" Industrial Waterline
Location600 E of U.S. HWY 43
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.79494, -88.07009
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2024)
Projected traffic351 by 2044
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial Pky Ext over 60" Industrial Waterline built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Pky Ext over 60" Industrial Waterline 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 Industrial Pky Ext over 60" Industrial Waterline carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Industrial Pky Ext over 60" Industrial Waterline?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Pky Ext over 60" Industrial Waterline?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.