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County Highway over Lindsey Mill Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 3MI SW Riverview · Structure no. 003278

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Lindsey Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Lindsey Mill Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,964 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesLindsey Mill Creek
Location3MI SW Riverview
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.02833, -87.10667
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (1988)
Projected traffic2,964 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$706,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Lindsey Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Lindsey Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Lindsey Mill Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Lindsey Mill Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Lindsey Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.