US Bridges

County Road 4 over Conecuh River Relief #1

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Escambia County, Alabama · 0.6 MI E US 29 · Structure no. 018317

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Conecuh River Relief #1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 4 over Conecuh River Relief #1 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 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2034. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesConecuh River Relief #1
Location0.6 MI E US 29
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.1089, -86.91896
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Conecuh River Relief #1 built?

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

What condition is County Road 4 over Conecuh River Relief #1 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Conecuh River Relief #1 carry?

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

How long is County Road 4 over Conecuh River Relief #1?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Conecuh River Relief #1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.