US Bridges

County Road over Big Escambia Creek

FairPosted for load

Escambia County, Alabama · 2MI NW Barnettes X-Road · Structure no. 010143

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Big Escambia Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road over Big Escambia Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 86 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 156 by 2034. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesBig Escambia Creek
Location2MI NW Barnettes X-Road
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.23534, -87.33732
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1988)
Projected traffic156 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$795,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Big Escambia Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is County Road over Big Escambia 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road over Big Escambia Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is County Road over Big Escambia Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Big Escambia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.