US Bridges

Crabtree Church RD over Alligator Creek

FairPosted for load

Escambia County, Florida · 1.42 MI East of CR 99 · Structure no. 484034

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crabtree Church RD over Alligator Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crabtree Church RD over Alligator Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,648 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCrabtree Church RD
CrossesAlligator Creek
Location1.42 MI East of CR 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.7333, -87.41133
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,648 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crabtree Church RD over Alligator Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crabtree Church RD over Alligator Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Crabtree Church RD over Alligator Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Crabtree Church RD over Alligator Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Crabtree Church RD over Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.