US Bridges

Beverly Jefferies over Escatawpa Rvr Rlf

FairPosted for load

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.8 MI E Miss State Line · Structure no. 003605

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
937
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beverly Jefferies over Escatawpa Rvr Rlf is a concrete tee beam carrying Beverly Jefferies over Escatawpa Rvr Rlf in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 937 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesBeverly Jefferies
CrossesEscatawpa Rvr Rlf
Location2.8 MI E Miss State Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.0854, -88.37791
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic937 (2024)
Projected traffic1,392 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$704,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beverly Jefferies over Escatawpa Rvr Rlf built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beverly Jefferies over Escatawpa Rvr Rlf 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Beverly Jefferies over Escatawpa Rvr Rlf carry?

About 937 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Beverly Jefferies over Escatawpa Rvr Rlf?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Beverly Jefferies over Escatawpa Rvr Rlf?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.