US Bridges

County Highway over Lambeth Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 1MI N Mccall School · Structure no. 014695

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Lambeth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Lambeth Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 88 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2034. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 34 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 N Mccall School
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.06667, -87.16833
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (1988)
Projected traffic499 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$723,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Lambeth Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Highway over Lambeth Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Lambeth Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Lambeth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.