US Bridges

CO.RD.32 over Fish River

PoorPosted for load

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.6 Mi. W. of Co. Rd. 9 · Structure no. 004610

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
500 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,317
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.32 over Fish River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO.RD.32 over Fish River in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,317 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,009 by 2043. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO.RD.32
CrossesFish River
Location0.6 Mi. W. of Co. Rd. 9
RouteCounty Highway 32
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.47463, -87.80266
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.5 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,317 (2023)
Projected traffic13,009 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.32 over Fish River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.32 over Fish River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CO.RD.32 over Fish River carry?

About 7,317 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.32 over Fish River?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.32 over Fish River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.