US Bridges

County Highway over Big Escambia Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · Sardine · Structure no. 017134

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
374 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
930
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Big Escambia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Big Escambia Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2034. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBig Escambia Creek
LocationSardine
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.12962, -87.37032
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (1998)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Big Escambia Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Big Escambia 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Big Escambia Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Big Escambia Creek?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Big Escambia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.