US Bridges

Paper Company RD over I-10 EB

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 3.6 MI W Fla ST Line · Structure no. 008535

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paper Company RD over I-10 EB is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Paper Company RD over I-10 EB in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesPaper Company RD
CrossesI-10 EB
Location3.6 MI W Fla ST Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.57937, -87.47528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paper Company RD over I-10 EB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paper Company RD over I-10 EB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Paper Company RD over I-10 EB carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Paper Company RD over I-10 EB?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Paper Company RD over I-10 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.