US Bridges

Co. Rd. 95 over Three Mile Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 2.6 Mi. N. of U. S. 98 · Structure no. 017121

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
566
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 95 over Three Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 95 over Three Mile Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 566 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,007 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 95
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location2.6 Mi. N. of U. S. 98
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.45166, -87.54776
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic566 (2023)
Projected traffic1,007 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$795,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 95 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 95 over Three Mile Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 95 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 566 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 95 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 95 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.