US Bridges

County Highway over Lambeth Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 1MI W Mccall School · Structure no. 010843

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Lambeth Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway over Lambeth Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 65 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2034. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesLambeth Creek
Location1MI W Mccall School
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.0579, -87.18234
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1988)
Projected traffic234 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$864,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Lambeth Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is County Highway over Lambeth 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 Highway over Lambeth Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Lambeth Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Lambeth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.