MILLER CREEK BRIDG
Carrying MILLER CREEK BRIDG over MILLER CREEK
CONECUH DISTRICT, Escambia, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MILLER CREEK BRIDG
The MILLER CREEK BRIDG bridge in Escambia, Alabama carries MILLER CREEK BRIDG over MILLER CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 19.2 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MILLER CREEK BRIDG compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 19.2 m (63 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 080103000003024
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
MILLER CREEK BRIDG is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare MILLER CREEK BRIDG against other structures in Escambia and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MILLER CREEK BRIDG?
MILLER CREEK BRIDG in Escambia, Alabama has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MILLER CREEK BRIDG inspected?
MILLER CREEK BRIDG's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MILLER CREEK BRIDG is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MILLER CREEK BRIDG?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for MILLER CREEK BRIDG.
Who is responsible for maintaining MILLER CREEK BRIDG?
MILLER CREEK BRIDG is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is MILLER CREEK BRIDG and does age affect safety?
MILLER CREEK BRIDG was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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