County Road over Narrow Gap Creek
PoorPosted for loadEscambia County, Alabama · 3MI SW Wallace · Structure no. 012871
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Narrow Gap Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Narrow Gap Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 80 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road over Narrow Gap Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is County Road over Narrow Gap Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does County Road over Narrow Gap Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1988 count).
How long is County Road over Narrow Gap Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Narrow Gap Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.