Dirt County Road over Little Escambia Creek
PoorPosted for loadConecuh County, Alabama · 6 Mi. W. Range · Structure no. 012927
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 42 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dirt County Road over Little Escambia Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dirt County Road over Little Escambia Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dirt County Road over Little Escambia Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dirt County Road over Little Escambia Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Dirt County Road over Little Escambia Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is Dirt County Road over Little Escambia Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Dirt County Road over Little Escambia Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.