US Bridges

County Highway over Bay Branch

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Escambia County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W of Pollard · Structure no. 017463

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Bay Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Bay Branch 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 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBay Branch
Location0.5 MI W of Pollard
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.02711, -87.17832
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 inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (1998)
Projected traffic420 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$391,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Bay Branch built?

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

What condition is County Highway over Bay Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Bay Branch carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Bay Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Bay Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.