US Bridges

CO RD 01 over Trib Escatawpa River

Good

Washington County, Alabama · 1.2MI W US 45 · Structure no. 016995

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 01 over Trib Escatawpa River is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 01 over Trib Escatawpa River in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCO RD 01
CrossesTrib Escatawpa River
Location1.2MI W US 45
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.33189, -88.4237
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1997)
Projected traffic450 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$295,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 01 over Trib Escatawpa River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 01 over Trib Escatawpa River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 01 over Trib Escatawpa River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 01 over Trib Escatawpa River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CO RD 01 over Trib Escatawpa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.