US Bridges

County Highway over Travis Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · .2MI E. Riverview · Structure no. 013465

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Travis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Travis Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 77 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 6 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesTravis Creek
Location.2MI E. Riverview
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.08, -87.05
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (1988)
Projected traffic483 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$462,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Travis Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is County Highway over Travis 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Travis Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Travis Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Travis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.