US Bridges

County Highway over Seven Mile Creek Relief

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 1.5MI W N.Brewton · Structure no. 010072

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Seven Mile Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Seven Mile Creek Relief 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSeven Mile Creek Relief
Location1.5MI W N.Brewton
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.16339, -87.09987
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic250 (1988)
Projected traffic156 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$264,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Seven Mile Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is County Highway over Seven Mile Creek Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Seven Mile Creek Relief carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Seven Mile Creek Relief?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Seven Mile Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.