US Bridges

Howells Ferry RD over Hamilton Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.0 MI E Snow RD Ext · Structure no. 015930

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,453
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howells Ferry RD over Hamilton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Howells Ferry RD over Hamilton Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,453 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,561 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHowells Ferry RD
CrossesHamilton Creek
Location1.0 MI E Snow RD Ext
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.73853, -88.25944
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,453 (2024)
Projected traffic12,561 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howells Ferry RD over Hamilton Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howells Ferry RD over Hamilton 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Howells Ferry RD over Hamilton Creek carry?

About 8,453 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Howells Ferry RD over Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Howells Ferry RD over Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.