US Bridges

River Annex Road over Perdido River Relief

FairPosted for load

Escambia County, Florida · 0.4MI North of CR 184 · Structure no. 484042

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Annex Road over Perdido River Relief is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Annex Road over Perdido River Relief 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 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 521 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRiver Annex Road
CrossesPerdido River Relief
Location0.4MI North of CR 184
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.60352, -87.39755
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic521 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 River Annex Road over Perdido River Relief built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Annex Road over Perdido River Relief 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does River Annex Road over Perdido River Relief carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is River Annex Road over Perdido River Relief?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns River Annex Road over Perdido River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.