US Bridges

Mag. Springs Hwy. over Magnolia River

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi.S.Of US.98 · Structure no. 016355

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,535
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mag. Springs Hwy. over Magnolia River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mag. Springs Hwy. over Magnolia River 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 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 2,535 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,509 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMag. Springs Hwy.
CrossesMagnolia River
Location0.5 Mi.S.Of US.98
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.39969, -87.76985
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,535 (2022)
Projected traffic4,509 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mag. Springs Hwy. over Magnolia River built?

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

What condition is Mag. Springs Hwy. over Magnolia River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mag. Springs Hwy. over Magnolia River carry?

About 2,535 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mag. Springs Hwy. over Magnolia River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mag. Springs Hwy. over Magnolia River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.