US Bridges

County Road over Little River

Good

Escambia County, Alabama · 4.5 MI NW Huxford · Structure no. 018662

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Little River is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road over Little River in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2034. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesLittle River
Location4.5 MI NW Huxford
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.23657, -87.53767
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2002)
Projected traffic75 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Little River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Little River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road over Little River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is County Road over Little River?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.