US Bridges

Lott Road over Escatawpa River

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 2.4 MI S of Co. RD 96 · Structure no. 018777

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
498 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
482
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lott Road over Escatawpa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lott Road over Escatawpa River in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 716 by 2044. The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLott Road
CrossesEscatawpa River
Location2.4 MI S of Co. RD 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.04882, -88.37079
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length498 ft (151.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2024)
Projected traffic716 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lott Road over Escatawpa River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lott Road over Escatawpa River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lott Road over Escatawpa River carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lott Road over Escatawpa River?

The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lott Road over Escatawpa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.