County Highway over Blackwater Creek
FairPosted for loadEscambia County, Alabama · 1MI Ese Bradley · Structure no. 006626
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Blackwater Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway over Blackwater Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2034. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Blackwater 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 2025.
How much traffic does County Highway over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.