US Bridges

Ziegler Blvd over Branch

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.3 MI E Athey RD · Structure no. 021730

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,380
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ziegler Blvd over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ziegler Blvd over Branch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 15,380 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,916 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesZiegler Blvd
CrossesBranch
Location0.3 MI E Athey RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.71141, -86.16699
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating83.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,380 (2021)
Projected traffic22,916 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ziegler Blvd over Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ziegler Blvd over Branch 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 2025.

How much traffic does Ziegler Blvd over Branch carry?

About 15,380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ziegler Blvd over Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Ziegler Blvd over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.