US Bridges

Steel Drive Wbl over US 43 Nbl * Sbl

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 1 Mi. S. Mob/Wash CO Line · Structure no. 019989

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,945
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steel Drive Wbl over US 43 Nbl * Sbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steel Drive Wbl over US 43 Nbl * Sbl in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,945 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,918 by 2043. The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesSteel Drive Wbl
CrossesUS 43 Nbl * Sbl
Location1 Mi. S. Mob/Wash CO Line
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.13992, -88.01039
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,945 (2023)
Projected traffic2,918 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Steel Drive Wbl over US 43 Nbl * Sbl built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steel Drive Wbl over US 43 Nbl * Sbl 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 Steel Drive Wbl over US 43 Nbl * Sbl carry?

About 1,945 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Steel Drive Wbl over US 43 Nbl * Sbl?

The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Steel Drive Wbl over US 43 Nbl * Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.