US Bridges

Gibson Road over Alligator Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 1.7MI N of Crabtree Crch · Structure no. 484309

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibson Road over Alligator Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Gibson Road over Alligator Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGibson Road
CrossesAlligator Creek
Location1.7MI N of Crabtree Crch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.75164, -87.41242
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic87 by 2046
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 Gibson Road over Alligator Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibson Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Gibson Road over Alligator Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Gibson Road over Alligator Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Gibson Road over Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.