US Bridges

CO.RD.32 over Branch

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. W. of Co. Rd. 9 · Structure no. 008315

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.32 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CO.RD.32 over Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,915 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.32
CrossesBranch
Location0.5 Mi. W. of Co. Rd. 9
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.47589, -87.80021
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,915 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$655,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.32 over Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.32 over Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO.RD.32 over Branch carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.32 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns CO.RD.32 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.