US Bridges

SR 104 over Perone Branch

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 6 MI E US 98 · Structure no. 015739

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,964
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 104 over Perone Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 104 over Perone Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 9,964 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,946 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 104
CrossesPerone Branch
Location6 MI E US 98
RouteState Highway 104
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.54555, -87.78827
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,964 (2023)
Projected traffic14,946 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$554,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 104 over Perone Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 104 over Perone Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 104 over Perone Branch carry?

About 9,964 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 104 over Perone Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 104 over Perone Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.