US Bridges

County Road over Mayo Creek

Good

Escambia County, Alabama · 3.6MI Ene Travis Church · Structure no. 014073

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Mayo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Mayo Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesMayo Creek
Location3.6MI Ene Travis Church
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.06667, -86.96667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1989)
Projected traffic93 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$605,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Mayo Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is County Road over Mayo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Mayo Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is County Road over Mayo Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Mayo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.