US Bridges

I-10 over Joes Branch

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E US 90 · Structure no. 009851

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,162
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 over Joes Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-10 over Joes Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 63,162 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,743 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10
CrossesJoes Branch
Location0.2 MI E US 90
RouteInterstate 10
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.65605, -87.90883
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,162 (2022)
Projected traffic94,743 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$8.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 over Joes Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 over Joes 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 I-10 over Joes Branch carry?

About 63,162 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-10 over Joes Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-10 over Joes Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.