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County Road over Bay Branch

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · .1MI S Pollard · Structure no. 009807

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Bay Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Bay Branch in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesBay Branch
Location.1MI S Pollard
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.01667, -87.17167
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (1988)
Projected traffic464 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$408,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Bay Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Bay 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Bay Branch carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Bay Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Bay Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.