US Bridges

Steel Drive Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · .1 MI East of US 43 · Structure no. 019991

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,621
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steel Drive Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steel Drive Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR 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 2,621 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,932 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSteel Drive Wbl
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location.1 MI East of US 43
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.13972, -88.00819
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,621 (2023)
Projected traffic3,932 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Steel Drive Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is Steel Drive Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR 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 Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 2,621 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Steel Drive Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Steel Drive Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.