US Bridges

County Road 48 over Pensacola Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 2.4 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 27 · Structure no. 018506

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,640
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 48 over Pensacola Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 48 over Pensacola Branch 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 2,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,936 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 48
CrossesPensacola Branch
Location2.4 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 27
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.52364, -87.81232
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,640 (2024)
Projected traffic6,936 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 48 over Pensacola Branch built?

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

What condition is County Road 48 over Pensacola 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 48 over Pensacola Branch carry?

About 2,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 48 over Pensacola Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 48 over Pensacola Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.