US Bridges

Co. Rd. 12 over Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.9 Mi.W. of State HWY 59 · Structure no. 017870

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,866
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 12 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 12 over Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,866 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,318 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 12
CrossesBranch
Location0.9 Mi.W. of State HWY 59
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.35564, -87.69889
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,866 (2023)
Projected traffic3,318 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$553,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 12 over Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 12 over Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 12 over Branch carry?

About 1,866 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Co. Rd. 12 over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 12 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.