US Bridges

Boykin Blvd over Perch Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 150 E Alba Club Road · Structure no. 011620

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,375
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boykin Blvd over Perch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Boykin Blvd over Perch Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 5,375 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,062 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBoykin Blvd
CrossesPerch Creek
Location150 E Alba Club Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.59396, -88.09877
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic5,375 (2023)
Projected traffic8,062 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$438,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boykin Blvd over Perch Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boykin Blvd over Perch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Boykin Blvd over Perch Creek carry?

About 5,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boykin Blvd over Perch Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Boykin Blvd over Perch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.