US Bridges

County Road 49 over Big Juniper Creek

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Escambia County, Alabama · Appleton Road · Structure no. 019514

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,796
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over Big Juniper Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 49 over Big Juniper Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,796 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,155 by 2034. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesBig Juniper Creek
LocationAppleton Road
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.17885, -87.10041
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 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 traffic2,796 (2006)
Projected traffic4,155 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 49 over Big Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 49 over Big Juniper 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 49 over Big Juniper Creek carry?

About 2,796 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49 over Big Juniper Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 49 over Big Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.