US Bridges

County Road over Perdido Creek

FairPosted for load

Escambia County, Alabama · 3MI W Freemanville · Structure no. 010304

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Perdido Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road over Perdido Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 105 ft (32 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesPerdido Creek
Location3MI W Freemanville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.08111, -87.56983
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 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 closed13 mi (21 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$674,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Perdido Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Perdido 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road over Perdido Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is County Road over Perdido Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Perdido Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.