US Bridges

County Road 1 over Escatawpa River Relief

Good

Washington County, Alabama · .25MI West of HWY 45 · Structure no. 017516

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1 over Escatawpa River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 1 over Escatawpa River Relief in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Road 1
CrossesEscatawpa River Relief
Location.25MI West of HWY 45
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.26679, -88.3352
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (1997)
Projected traffic530 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1 over Escatawpa River Relief built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1 over Escatawpa River Relief 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 County Road 1 over Escatawpa River Relief carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1 over Escatawpa River Relief?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1 over Escatawpa River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.