US Bridges

SR 158 over Collins Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.9 M West of Stone RD · Structure no. 020519

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
790 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 158 over Collins Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 158 over Collins Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 790 ft (240.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 158
CrossesCollins Creek
Location0.9 M West of Stone RD
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.80561, -88.28661
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length790 ft (240.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$8.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 158 over Collins Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 158 over Collins 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 158 over Collins Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 158 over Collins Creek?

The structure is 790 ft (240.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 158 over Collins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.