US Bridges

Mason Ferry Road over Escatawpa River

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 1100N. CR688 (relocated) · Structure no. 018778

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
560 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason Ferry Road over Escatawpa River is a concrete channel beam carrying Mason Ferry Road over Escatawpa River in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2044. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesMason Ferry Road
CrossesEscatawpa River
Location1100N. CR688 (relocated)
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.98607, -88.40822
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2024)
Projected traffic199 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mason Ferry Road over Escatawpa River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mason Ferry 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 Mason Ferry Road over Escatawpa River carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mason Ferry Road over Escatawpa River?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mason Ferry Road over Escatawpa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.