US Bridges

Glenwood Road over SR 158

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.4 M North of US 98 · Structure no. 020369

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,797
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Road over SR 158 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenwood Road over SR 158 in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,797 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,301 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenwood Road
CrossesSR 158
Location1.4 M North of US 98
RouteCounty Highway 863
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.81417, -88.31353
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,797 (2021)
Projected traffic2,301 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenwood Road over SR 158 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenwood Road over SR 158 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Glenwood Road over SR 158 carry?

About 1,797 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood Road over SR 158?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Glenwood Road over SR 158?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.