US Bridges

Shasta Way over Ditch

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N US90 · Structure no. 020472

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
763
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shasta Way over Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Shasta Way over Ditch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 763 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,134 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShasta Way
CrossesDitch
Location0.1 MI N US90
RouteCounty Highway 2063
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.53282, -88.19347
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2024)
Projected traffic1,134 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shasta Way over Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shasta Way over Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Shasta Way over Ditch carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shasta Way over Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Shasta Way over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.