US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 4003 over Perdido Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · On Lynn Mcgee Road · Structure no. 00000000000S703

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 4003 over Perdido Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 4003 over Perdido Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 4003
CrossesPerdido Creek
LocationOn Lynn Mcgee Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 4003
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.10561, -87.56914
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 4003 over Perdido Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 4003 over Perdido Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 4003 over Perdido Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 4003 over Perdido Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 4003 over Perdido Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.