US Bridges

County Highway over Wildfork Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 1MI E Foshee · Structure no. 010070

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
240
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Wildfork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Wildfork Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2034. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesWildfork Creek
Location1MI E Foshee
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.12473, -87.20838
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (1988)
Projected traffic348 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$475,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Wildfork Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Wildfork 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Wildfork Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Wildfork Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Wildfork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.