County Road over Silas Mill Creek E Prong
FairPosted for loadEscambia County, Alabama · 1.5MI S Elam Church · Structure no. 009129
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Silas Mill Creek E Prong is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Silas Mill Creek E Prong in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2034. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Road over Silas Mill Creek E Prong built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road over Silas Mill Creek E Prong 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does County Road over Silas Mill Creek E Prong carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (1988 count).
How long is County Road over Silas Mill Creek E Prong?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Silas Mill Creek E Prong?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.