US Bridges

Island Road over Canal (no Name)

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. W. of Co. Rd. 17 · Structure no. 015327

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Road over Canal (no Name) is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Island Road over Canal (no Name) in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesIsland Road
CrossesCanal (no Name)
Location0.3 Mi. W. of Co. Rd. 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.42864, -87.82416
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2019)
Projected traffic191 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$334,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Island Road over Canal (no Name) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Island Road over Canal (no Name) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Island Road over Canal (no Name) carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Island Road over Canal (no Name)?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Island Road over Canal (no Name)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.