US Bridges

Faulkner Rd. over Unamed Branch

FairPosted for load

Escambia County, Alabama · .4 Mi. W of Cr. 55 · Structure no. 021806

Built
1800
225 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faulkner Rd. over Unamed Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Faulkner Rd. over Unamed Branch in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1800, so it is 225 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFaulkner Rd.
CrossesUnamed Branch
Location.4 Mi. W of Cr. 55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.01336, -87.12097
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating19.1 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$295,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Faulkner Rd. over Unamed Branch built?

It was built in 1800, making it 225 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faulkner Rd. over Unamed Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Faulkner Rd. over Unamed Branch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Faulkner Rd. over Unamed Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Faulkner Rd. over Unamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.