US Bridges

Co. Rd. 12 over Bon Secour River

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi. W. of Al. Hwy. 59 · Structure no. 013595

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,797
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 12 over Bon Secour River is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 12 over Bon Secour River in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,797 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,426 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 12
CrossesBon Secour River
Location1.4 Mi. W. of Al. Hwy. 59
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.35567, -87.70756
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,797 (2022)
Projected traffic2,426 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 12 over Bon Secour River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 12 over Bon Secour River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 12 over Bon Secour River carry?

About 1,797 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 12 over Bon Secour River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 12 over Bon Secour River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.