US Bridges

Ridgewood Drive over Tiawasee Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · Ridgewd DR @ Greenwood DR · Structure no. 012053

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgewood Drive over Tiawasee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ridgewood Drive over Tiawasee Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgewood Drive
CrossesTiawasee Creek
LocationRidgewd DR @ Greenwood DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.63561, -87.88405
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2025)
Projected traffic845 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$725,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgewood Drive over Tiawasee Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgewood Drive 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 Ridgewood Drive over Tiawasee Creek carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ridgewood Drive over Tiawasee Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Ridgewood Drive over Tiawasee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.