US Bridges

Mcvay Drive over Bolton Branch

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 300 West of Navco RD · Structure no. 019377

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,287
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcvay Drive over Bolton Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mcvay Drive over Bolton Branch in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 13,287 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,930 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMcvay Drive
CrossesBolton Branch
Location300 West of Navco RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.64583, -88.10306
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,287 (2024)
Projected traffic19,930 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcvay Drive over Bolton Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcvay Drive over Bolton Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mcvay Drive over Bolton Branch carry?

About 13,287 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mcvay Drive over Bolton Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mcvay Drive over Bolton Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.