US Bridges

Bay View DR over Tiawasee Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.27 Mi. S. US 90 · Structure no. 010100

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,624
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay View DR over Tiawasee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bay View DR over Tiawasee Creek 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 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 1,624 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,193 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBay View DR
CrossesTiawasee Creek
Location1.27 Mi. S. US 90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.64265, -87.89119
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,624 (2019)
Projected traffic2,193 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$751,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay View DR over Tiawasee Creek built?

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

What condition is Bay View DR over Tiawasee Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bay View DR over Tiawasee Creek carry?

About 1,624 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bay View DR over Tiawasee Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bay View DR over Tiawasee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.