US Bridges

Mason Ferry Road over Little Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.9 MI N Boothtown Road · Structure no. 015092

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason Ferry Road over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mason Ferry Road over Little Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesMason Ferry Road
CrossesLittle Creek
Location2.9 MI N Boothtown Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.97522, -88.39172
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$416,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mason Ferry Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mason Ferry Road over Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mason Ferry Road over Little Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mason Ferry Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Mason Ferry Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.