US Bridges

CO.RD.55 over Perone Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 2.8 Mi. N. of S. R. 104 · Structure no. 016353

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,963
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.55 over Perone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO.RD.55 over Perone Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,963 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,651 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO.RD.55
CrossesPerone Creek
Location2.8 Mi. N. of S. R. 104
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.58634, -87.75026
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,963 (2022)
Projected traffic2,651 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$941,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.55 over Perone Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.55 over Perone Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO.RD.55 over Perone Creek carry?

About 1,963 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.55 over Perone Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.55 over Perone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.