US Bridges

County Road over Sizemore Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 3.5 MI N Atmore · Structure no. 020794

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Sizemore Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road over Sizemore Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2034. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSizemore Creek
Location3.5 MI N Atmore
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.09879, -87.52246
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2014)
Projected traffic890 by 2034
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$601,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Sizemore Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Sizemore 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Sizemore Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Sizemore Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Sizemore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.