US Bridges

County Highway over Indian Branch

FairPosted for load

Escambia County, Alabama · 1 MI S Osaka · Structure no. 008763

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Indian Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Indian Branch in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2034. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesIndian Branch
Location1 MI S Osaka
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.04535, -87.22922
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (1988)
Projected traffic566 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$365,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Indian Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Indian 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Highway over Indian Branch carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Indian Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Indian Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.