US Bridges

County Road 18 over Chavers Creek

Good

Escambia County, Alabama · 5MI N Pollard · Structure no. 018665

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
875
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18 over Chavers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 18 over Chavers 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 875 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesChavers Creek
Location5MI N Pollard
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.10296, -87.18542
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2004)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$556,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 18 over Chavers Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 18 over Chavers 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 18 over Chavers Creek carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18 over Chavers Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over Chavers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.