US Bridges

Emogene ST over Rangeline Ditch

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 87 E Cl Springdale Blvd · Structure no. 020528

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,312
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emogene ST over Rangeline Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Emogene ST over Rangeline Ditch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 63 years old, older 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 3,312 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,968 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEmogene ST
CrossesRangeline Ditch
Location87 E Cl Springdale Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.683, -88.12307
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,312 (2024)
Projected traffic4,968 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$490,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emogene ST over Rangeline Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Emogene ST over Rangeline 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Emogene ST over Rangeline Ditch carry?

About 3,312 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Emogene ST over Rangeline Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Emogene ST over Rangeline Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.