US Bridges

SR 213 over Norton Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. W. of JCT US 43 · Structure no. 020404

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,425
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 213 over Norton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 213 over Norton Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10,425 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,638 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 213
CrossesNorton Creek
Location1.0 Mi. W. of JCT US 43
RouteState Highway 213
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.81605, -88.08644
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,425 (2020)
Projected traffic15,638 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 213 over Norton Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 213 over Norton Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 213 over Norton Creek carry?

About 10,425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 213 over Norton Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 213 over Norton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.