US Bridges

T.J. Earle Rd. over Turkey Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 3.0 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 84 · Structure no. 017667

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T.J. Earle Rd. over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying T.J. Earle Rd. over Turkey 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 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesT.J. Earle Rd.
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3.0 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 84
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.24481, -87.75903
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 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 width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2023)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks0%
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$494,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T.J. Earle Rd. over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is T.J. Earle Rd. over Turkey 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T.J. Earle Rd. over Turkey Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T.J. Earle Rd. over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T.J. Earle Rd. over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.