US Bridges

W Canal Ave over W 1st ST Drainage

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W of E 2nd ST · Structure no. 015238

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
542
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Canal Ave over W 1st ST Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying W Canal Ave over W 1st ST Drainage in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, 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 542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Canal Ave
CrossesW 1st ST Drainage
Location0.3 MI W of E 2nd ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.27794, -87.68876
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2025)
Projected traffic813 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$666,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Canal Ave over W 1st ST Drainage built?

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

What condition is W Canal Ave over W 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 W Canal Ave over W 1st ST Drainage carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Canal Ave over W 1st ST Drainage?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns W Canal Ave over W 1st ST Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.