US Bridges

County Road 4 over Bethea Mill Creek

Good

Escambia County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E US 29 · Structure no. 018316

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Bethea Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 4 over Bethea Mill Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 571 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesBethea Mill Creek
Location0.2 MI E US 29
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.11338, -86.9246
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2004)
Projected traffic847 by 2034
Trucks11%
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$789,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Bethea Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 over Bethea Mill Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Bethea Mill Creek carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Bethea Mill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Bethea Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.