FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MASON FERRY ROAD

Carrying MASON FERRY ROAD over ESCATAWPA RIVER

1100'N. CR688 (RELOCATED), Mobile, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
55 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MASON FERRY ROAD

The MASON FERRY ROAD bridge in Mobile, Alabama carries MASON FERRY ROAD over ESCATAWPA RIVER. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 14 sections, stretching 170.7 meters (560 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 160 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.1 metric tons.

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

How MASON FERRY ROAD compares

▲ 16.8
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 15%
Higher load rating than 85% of Alabama bridges
502
Bridges in Mobile · 12 in Poor condition
MASON FERRY ROAD 55.1 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
55.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2006
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
14
Structure Length
170.7 m (560 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
160 vehicles/day
Structure Number
018778

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

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 has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 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 160 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 Good 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 55.1 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 2006, making it 20 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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