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County Highway over Blackwater Creek Relief

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 1MI E Bradley · Structure no. 005786

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Blackwater Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Blackwater Creek Relief in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,053 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBlackwater Creek Relief
Location1MI E Bradley
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.02741, -86.70717
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (1988)
Projected traffic1,053 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$488,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Blackwater Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Blackwater Creek Relief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Blackwater Creek Relief carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Blackwater Creek Relief?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Blackwater Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.