US Bridges

CO.RD.30/OIL Wll.R over Little Esambia Crk Rlf.

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 4.4 Mi. N. US.29 · Structure no. 017260

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.30/OIL Wll.R over Little Esambia Crk Rlf. is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.30/OIL Wll.R over Little Esambia Crk Rlf. in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2034. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 101 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.30/OIL Wll.R
CrossesLittle Esambia Crk Rlf.
Location4.4 Mi. N. US.29
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.02096, -87.20657
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2002)
Projected traffic750 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$798,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.30/OIL Wll.R over Little Esambia Crk Rlf. built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.30/OIL Wll.R over Little Esambia Crk Rlf. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO.RD.30/OIL Wll.R over Little Esambia Crk Rlf. carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.30/OIL Wll.R over Little Esambia Crk Rlf.?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.30/OIL Wll.R over Little Esambia Crk Rlf.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.