US Bridges

March Road over Jackson Creek

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.3 Miles North of I-10 · Structure no. 020959

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,495
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

March Road over Jackson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying March Road over Jackson Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,495 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,221 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMarch Road
CrossesJackson Creek
Location0.3 Miles North of I-10
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.5241, -88.27366
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,495 (2024)
Projected traffic2,221 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$968,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was March Road over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is March Road over Jackson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does March Road over Jackson Creek carry?

About 1,495 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is March Road over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns March Road over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.