| Crossing the Fowl River along Alabama 193 northbound. This waterway features a nearby marina and boat launch ramp. The bridge itself is due for a replacement due to age and structural decay. Photo taken 10/12/03.
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| A flasher guides traffic at the east end of Mobile County 22. Known as Fowl River Road, Mobile County 22 travels west to the village of Fowl River and a conclusion at Mobile County 59/Bellingrath Road two miles to the west. Photo taken 10/12/03.
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| Alabama 193 northbound turns west onto Laurendine Road at the upcoming intersection with old Alabama 163/Dauphin Island Parkway. The drawbridge over the Theodore Navigational Ship Channel was removed some time ago, thus cutting Alabama 163 between this intersection and Hamilton Boulevard to the north. This resulted in the relocation of Alabama 163 westward along Hamilton to its terminus at Rangeline Road. Photo taken 10/12/03.
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| Alabama 193 turns northerly again after departing the Laurendine Road. Laurendine becomes Mobile County 24 to the west. Rangeline Road composes two lanes initially. Photo taken 10/12/03.
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| Crossing the Theodore Navigational Ship Channel along Alabama 193 northbound. A handful of complexes can be seen along the banks of the waterway. Original Alabama 163 crossed somewhere between Alabama 193 and Mobile Bay. Photo taken 10/12/03.
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| The bridge over the canal is only two lanes at present. However ALDOT intends on constructing a parallel southbound only span to bring Alabama 193 up to four lanes between Alabama 163 and Mobile County 24. This northerly view looks at the widening of Rangeline Road north of the
span. Photo taken 10/12/03.
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| Approaching the southern terminus of Alabama 163 on Alabama 193 Alabama 163 travels into the city of Mobile as the Dauphin Island Parkway, beginning as Hamilton Boulevard beforehand. Photo taken 10/12/03.
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| Northbound Alabama 193/Rangeline Road at the southern terminus of Alabama 163 and eastern terminus of Mobile County 26. Alabama 193 serves industrial areas including the Degusa Plant between Mobile County 22 and Interstate 10. The highway is divided with four lanes as a result of the increase in truck traffic. Photos taken 10/12/03.
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| Alabama 193 northbound at the Interstate 10 eastbound ramp
for Mobile. While the interchange of Exit 17A/B of Interstate 10 is a full cloverleaf. A slip ramp exists from
the northbound Alabama 193 frontage road to the eastbound Interstate 10 ramp. Thus the ramp includes two travel
lanes instead of one. Photo taken 10/31/03.
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| Northbound on Alabama 193 within the Exit 17 interchange of
Interstate 10. This overhead is for westbound Interstate 10. Alabama 193 has independent ramps for Interstate
10 in each direction. Meanwhile, the mainline of the freeway has collector-distributor roadways in each
direction, creating an improved traffic flow. Photo taken 11/05/03.
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| Alabama 193 includes three northbound lanes from Interstate 10
northward to U.S. 90. Two traffic signals exist between the freeway and the federal highway. The first is with
the U.S. 90 service road and Walmart. The second signal exists at the intersection of Halls Mill Road.
Photo taken 11/05/03.
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| Junction U.S. 90 shield along Alabama 193 north. The upcoming
intersection includes the residential arterial Nevius Road. Alabama 193 sees two left-hand turn lanes for U.S.
90 west and one right-hand turn lane for U.S. 90 east. Photo taken 11/05/03.
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| The conclusion of Alabama 193 northward at U.S. 90. This
Tillmans Corner intersection is a major junction with U.S. 90/Government Boulevard and Nevius Road from the
north. Unlike the southern terminus, no end sign is in place. Overall the area of U.S. 90, and Alabama 193
for that matter, is fronted by dense commercial development. Photo taken 11/05/03.
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| Alabama 193 southbound at Halls Mill Road (Mobile County 28).
Halls Mill Road parallels U.S. 90 and Interstate 10 between mid-town Mobile and Tillman's Corner. The highway
eventually becomes Old Pascagoula Road. Alabama 193 south has this intersection, and one with an access road
to a Walmart and Lowes. before the Interstate 10 interchange. Photo taken 10/30/03.
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| Two traffic lights are situated between U.S. 90 and Interstate
10, the second of which serves the U.S. 90 Service Road and Walmart. Photo taken 10/30/03.
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| Sign bridge on Alabama 193 southbound at the Interstate 10
westbound ramp. This is the last interchange of Interstate 10 from the west to feature Mobile as a control
city for eastbound. Photo taken 10/30/03.
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| The Interstate 10 eastbound cloverleaf departs Alabama 193
southbound. This ramp is fairly busy with commuter traffic during the inbound peak travel period. Continuing
south along Rangeline Road will take one to various industrial areas. Four lanes
are maintained southward toward Alabama 163. Photo taken 10/30/03.
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| Looking afar at the Gordon Persons Bridge from the Alabama
193 causeway to the north. Fishing facilities are located on the causeway between Alabama Port and the north
end of the bridge. This scene shows the beauty that can be witnessed of the Gulf of Mexico area waters near
sunset. Photo taken late October 2000.
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| A handful of signs faces southbound motorists at the foot of
the Dauphin Island Bridge. The bridge is officially known as the Gordon Persons Bridge. A small sign at the
north end of the bridge indicates that Alabama 193 is about to cross the city limits of Dauphin Island. No
fishing is permitted from the bridge. Photo taken 10/12/03.
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| Probably our favorite photograph in south Alabama, taken from the Gordon Persons Bridge southbound from the crest. A pervasive cumulo-nimbus cloud develops south over the Gulf of Mexico, while shallow waters offer brilliant color contrasts in Mississippi Sound. Photo taken 08/01.
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| The Mississippi Sound is apart of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Alabama 193 crosses this body of water carrying two lanes overall with a 45 MPH speed limit. The speed limit
is adjusted to 55 MPH during the off-season. Passing is permitted on portions of the bridge.
Photo taken 10/12/03.
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| End shield for Alabama 193 at Dauphin Island. The intersection
with the cross-island road of Bienville Boulevard (unsigned Mobile County 2) is just up ahead. Alabama 193
divides at the south end of the bridge, with marine facilities located to the west. Dauphin Island city hall
is located on Bienville Boulevard a slight distance to the west. In case you were wondering, the population
of Dauphin Island is 1,371. Photo taken 08/09/02.
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| Scenes Related to Alabama 193
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| Original button copy signage on Nevius Road eastbound at U.S.
90/Alabama 193. This signage gives control points for U.S. 90, but does not mention that Interstate 10 is one
quarter mile straight ahead on Alabama 193 south. Interesting that a Interstate standard guide sign was even
posted for this residential highway. Unfortunately this sign has been replaced. Photo taken 06/21/02.
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Page Updated November 13, 2003.
