US Bridges

County Route 23 over Escambia Creek

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · 2 Mi.E. Frisco City · Structure no. 012778

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,280
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 23 over Escambia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 23 over Escambia Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Route 23
CrossesEscambia Creek
Location2 Mi.E. Frisco City
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.42566, -87.37617
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2000)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 23 over Escambia Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 23 over Escambia 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Route 23 over Escambia Creek carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 23 over Escambia 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 Route 23 over Escambia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.