US Bridges

Styx River RD over Juniper Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 2.1 Mi. E. of U.S. 31 · Structure no. 012583

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Styx River RD over Juniper Creek is a steel culvert carrying Styx River RD over Juniper Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesStyx River RD
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location2.1 Mi. E. of U.S. 31
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.74447, -87.76131
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic108 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$298,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Styx River RD over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Styx River RD over Juniper 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Styx River RD over Juniper Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Styx River RD over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Styx River RD over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.