US Bridges

Co. Rd. 26 over Weeks Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. W. of Co. Rd. 49 · Structure no. 018295

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,775
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 26 over Weeks Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 26 over Weeks Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,156 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 26
CrossesWeeks Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. of Co. Rd. 49
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.38474, -87.77319
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,775 (2023)
Projected traffic3,156 by 2043
Trucks1%
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 26 over Weeks Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 26 over Weeks 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 26 over Weeks Creek carry?

About 1,775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 26 over Weeks Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 26 over Weeks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.