US Bridges

Celeste Road over I-65 Nbl & Sbl

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.2 Miles N. of SR-158 · Structure no. 020709

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,181
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Celeste Road over I-65 Nbl & Sbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Celeste Road over I-65 Nbl & Sbl in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 15,181 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,772 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCeleste Road
CrossesI-65 Nbl & Sbl
Location2.2 Miles N. of SR-158
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.82981, -88.08946
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,181 (2021)
Projected traffic22,772 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Celeste Road over I-65 Nbl & Sbl built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Celeste Road over I-65 Nbl & Sbl 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 2024.

How much traffic does Celeste Road over I-65 Nbl & Sbl carry?

About 15,181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Celeste Road over I-65 Nbl & Sbl?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Celeste Road over I-65 Nbl & Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.