County Highway over Poley Creek
FairPosted for loadEscambia County, Alabama · 3MI W Dixie · Structure no. 015024
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 111 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Poley Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Poley Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 61 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2034. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Poley Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is County Highway over Poley 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Poley Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Poley Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Poley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.