US Bridges

CO.RD.55 over Polecat Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 3.2 Mi. S. of S. R. 104 · Structure no. 013030

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,701
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.55 over Polecat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CO.RD.55 over Polecat Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 3,701 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,996 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO.RD.55
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location3.2 Mi. S. of S. R. 104
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.49827, -87.75087
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,701 (2020)
Projected traffic4,996 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$520,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.55 over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.55 over Polecat Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO.RD.55 over Polecat Creek carry?

About 3,701 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.55 over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.55 over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.