US Bridges

Co. Rd. 12 over Owens Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 3.4 Mi. E. of Al. Hwy. 59 · Structure no. 017668

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 12 over Owens Creek is a steel culvert carrying Co. Rd. 12 over Owens 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 12
CrossesOwens Creek
Location3.4 Mi. E. of Al. Hwy. 59
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.35577, -87.62735
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks0%
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$510,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 12 over Owens Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. Rd. 12 over Owens 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 12 over Owens Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Co. Rd. 12 over Owens Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 12 over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.