Replacement Of Escambia County’s Last Wooden Bridge Nearly Complete

April 13, 2017

Work to replace the last all-wooden bridge in Escambia County is nearing an end.

Contractors stated work to replace the 60-year old structurally deficient bridge on over Pritchett Mill Creek on Bluff Springs Road last November with anticipated completion by March.

The construction is nearly done, and the Florida Department of Transportation has requested a substantial completion inspection for April 20, according to a county spokesperson.

The scope of work included clearing, grading, drainage, paving, signage and bridge construction approximately 300 feet east and west of the intersection of Pritchett Mill Creek and Bluff Springs Road.  There are no permanent residences located beyond the road closure, but Escambia River and camp access via Bluff Springs Road was cut off with the closure.

Pictured: The road closure on Bluff Springs Road as seen Wednesday afternoon, April 12. Pictured below:  The last all-wooden bridge in Escambia County as seen in early November 2016. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.


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One Response to “Replacement Of Escambia County’s Last Wooden Bridge Nearly Complete”

  1. Well on April 13th, 2017 6:01 pm

    Thanks for the update .

    Sitting on ready.

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