US Bridges

Clubhouse Drive over West 1st St. Drainage

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 192 W of SR 59 · Structure no. 015235

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clubhouse Drive over West 1st St. Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Clubhouse Drive over West 1st St. Drainage in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 35 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,025 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClubhouse Drive
CrossesWest 1st St. Drainage
Location192 W of SR 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.27103, -87.68868
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2025)
Projected traffic2,025 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clubhouse Drive over West 1st St. Drainage built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Clubhouse Drive over West 1st St. Drainage 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 Clubhouse Drive over West 1st St. Drainage carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clubhouse Drive over West 1st St. Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Clubhouse Drive over West 1st St. Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.