Beverly Jefferies over Escatawpa River
FairPosted for loadMobile County, Alabama · 3.25 MI E Miss ST Line · Structure no. 003606
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 612 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 928
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beverly Jefferies over Escatawpa River is a concrete tee beam carrying Beverly Jefferies over Escatawpa River 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 928 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,379 by 2044. The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beverly Jefferies over Escatawpa River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beverly Jefferies over Escatawpa River 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 River carry?
About 928 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Beverly Jefferies over Escatawpa River?
The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Beverly Jefferies over Escatawpa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.