US Bridges

Range Dirt Road over Little Escambia Cr.

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · Sec 35 T4N R12E · Structure no. 016582

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Range Dirt Road over Little Escambia Cr. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Range Dirt Road over Little Escambia Cr. in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2034. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRange Dirt Road
CrossesLittle Escambia Cr.
LocationSec 35 T4N R12E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.30452, -87.33436
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1995)
Projected traffic87 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Dirt Road over Little Escambia Cr. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Dirt Road over Little Escambia Cr. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Range Dirt Road over Little Escambia Cr. carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Range Dirt Road over Little Escambia Cr.?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Range Dirt Road over Little Escambia Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.