US Bridges

County Road 1 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · NW Corner Atmore City Lmt · Structure no. 018666

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,320
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1 over Brushy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 1 over Brushy 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1
CrossesBrushy Creek
LocationNW Corner Atmore City Lmt
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.04433, -87.50603
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 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 traffic4,320 (2003)
Projected traffic6,420 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1 over Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 1 over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 1 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 4,320 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.