US Bridges

Mason Ferry Road over Big Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 3.4 MI NW CO 63 · Structure no. 015792

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason Ferry Road over Big Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mason Ferry Road over Big Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesMason Ferry Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.4 MI NW CO 63
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.91565, -88.32441
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2024)
Projected traffic695 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$931,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mason Ferry Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mason Ferry Road over Big 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 October 2024.

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

About 468 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mason Ferry Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Mason Ferry Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.