US Bridges

County Highway over Jernigan Mill Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · .75 N Pollard · Structure no. 018676

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Jernigan Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Jernigan Mill Creek 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 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesJernigan Mill Creek
Location.75 N Pollard
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.04168, -87.17516
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 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 traffic280 (2003)
Projected traffic420 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$557,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Jernigan Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is County Highway over Jernigan Mill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Jernigan Mill Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Jernigan Mill Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Jernigan Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.