County Road over Hodge Creek
PoorPosted for loadEscambia County, Alabama · 1MI E Damascus · Structure no. 009560
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Hodge Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road over Hodge Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2034. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Road over Hodge Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road over Hodge Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does County Road over Hodge Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (1988 count).
How long is County Road over Hodge Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Hodge Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.