US Bridges

US 90 over Bolton Ditch

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.6 MI E I-65 · Structure no. 004317

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,411
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Bolton Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Bolton Ditch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,411 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,117 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesBolton Ditch
Location0.6 MI E I-65
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.65714, -88.11399
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,411 (2023)
Projected traffic29,117 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$960,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Bolton Ditch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Bolton Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Bolton Ditch carry?

About 19,411 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Bolton Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 90 over Bolton Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.