US Bridges

Mobley Creek Loop over No Name Creek

FairPosted for load

Covington County, Alabama · 1 Mile West of CR7 & CR42 · Structure no. 003961

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mobley Creek Loop over No Name Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mobley Creek Loop over No Name Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 95 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMobley Creek Loop
CrossesNo Name Creek
Location1 Mile West of CR7 & CR42
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.23913, -86.67348
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2012)
Projected traffic86 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$184,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mobley Creek Loop over No Name Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is Mobley Creek Loop over No Name Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Mobley Creek Loop over No Name Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Mobley Creek Loop over No Name Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mobley Creek Loop over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.