US Bridges

County Road 26 over Nolte Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.8 Mi. W of Co. Rd. 49 · Structure no. 018297

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,215
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Nolte Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 26 over Nolte Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,690 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesNolte Creek
Location1.8 Mi. W of Co. Rd. 49
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.38478, -87.79758
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,215 (2022)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2042
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$986,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 26 over Nolte Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 26 over Nolte 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 26 over Nolte Creek carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 26 over Nolte Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over Nolte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.