US Bridges

County Road 32 over Maurice Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.2 Mi. W. of Co. Rd. 87 · Structure no. 016714

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,156
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over Maurice Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 32 over Maurice Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,156 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32
CrossesMaurice Creek
Location1.2 Mi. W. of Co. Rd. 87
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.47287, -87.61659
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,156 (2022)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$708,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32 over Maurice Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32 over Maurice 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 32 over Maurice Creek carry?

About 1,156 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over Maurice Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32 over Maurice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.