Fairground Road over Wilder Branch
FairPosted for loadEscambia County, Florida · 1.5 MI N of Main ST · Structure no. 484041
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairground Road over Wilder Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairground Road over Wilder Branch in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairground Road over Wilder Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairground Road over Wilder Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Fairground Road over Wilder Branch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fairground Road over Wilder Branch?
The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Fairground Road over Wilder Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.