US Bridges

W. Michigan Avenu over Relief

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.63 Mi. W. SR 59 · Structure no. 015655

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,024
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Michigan Avenu over Relief is a steel culvert carrying W. Michigan Avenu over Relief in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 1,024 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,384 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Michigan Avenu
CrossesRelief
Location0.63 Mi. W. SR 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.3921, -87.69209
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,024 (2024)
Projected traffic1,384 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$389,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Michigan Avenu over Relief built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Michigan Avenu over Relief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W. Michigan Avenu over Relief carry?

About 1,024 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. Michigan Avenu over Relief?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns W. Michigan Avenu over Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.