County Highway over Railroad Branch
FairPosted for loadEscambia County, Alabama · 1MI E Flomaton · Structure no. 005884
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,250
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Railroad Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Railroad Branch 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 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Railroad Branch built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Railroad Branch 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 2025.
How much traffic does County Highway over Railroad Branch carry?
About 1,250 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Railroad Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Railroad Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.