US Bridges

CR (louisville Rd) over Jernigan Mill Crk

FairPosted for load

Escambia County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. NE of Pollard · Structure no. 021808

Built
1800
225 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR (louisville Rd) over Jernigan Mill Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR (louisville Rd) over Jernigan Mill Crk 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR (louisville Rd)
CrossesJernigan Mill Crk
Location0.5 Mi. NE of Pollard
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.03383, -87.16469
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$233,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR (louisville Rd) over Jernigan Mill Crk built?

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

What condition is CR (louisville Rd) over Jernigan Mill Crk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR (louisville Rd) over Jernigan Mill Crk carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR (louisville Rd) over Jernigan Mill Crk?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR (louisville Rd) over Jernigan Mill Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.