County Highway over Narrow Gap Creek
FairPosted for loadEscambia County, Alabama · .5 MI W Foshee · Structure no. 012885
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Narrow Gap Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway over Narrow Gap Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 70 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 841 by 2034. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Narrow Gap Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is County Highway over Narrow Gap 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 Highway over Narrow Gap Creek carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Narrow Gap Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Narrow Gap Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.