FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MASON FERRY ROAD

Carrying MASON FERRY ROAD over LITTLE CREEK

2.9 MI N BOOTHTOWN ROAD, Mobile, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MASON FERRY ROAD

The MASON FERRY ROAD bridge in Mobile, Alabama carries MASON FERRY ROAD over LITTLE CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 148 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MASON FERRY ROAD compares

▼ 11.6
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Alabama bridges
502
Bridges in Mobile · 12 in Poor condition
MASON FERRY ROAD 26.7 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.6
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
148 vehicles/day
Structure Number
015092

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MASON FERRY ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MASON FERRY ROAD against other structures in Mobile and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MASON FERRY ROAD?

MASON FERRY ROAD in Mobile, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MASON FERRY ROAD inspected?

MASON FERRY ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 148 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MASON FERRY ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MASON FERRY ROAD?

MASON FERRY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MASON FERRY ROAD?

MASON FERRY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MASON FERRY ROAD and does age affect safety?

MASON FERRY ROAD was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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