County Highway over Little Escambia Creek
FairPosted for loadEscambia County, Alabama · 3 MI Wnw Pollard · Structure no. 007930
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 382 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Little Escambia Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Little Escambia Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2034. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 23 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Little Escambia Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Little Escambia 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Little Escambia Creek carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Little Escambia Creek?
The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Little Escambia Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.