State Park RD 2 over Gulf ST Park Boat Canal
FairBaldwin County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N SR 182 · Structure no. 018205
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,372
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
State Park RD 2 over Gulf ST Park Boat Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Park RD 2 over Gulf ST Park Boat Canal in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 1,372 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,058 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Park RD 2 over Gulf ST Park Boat Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Park RD 2 over Gulf ST Park Boat Canal 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does State Park RD 2 over Gulf ST Park Boat Canal carry?
About 1,372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Park RD 2 over Gulf ST Park Boat Canal?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns State Park RD 2 over Gulf ST Park Boat Canal?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.