US Bridges

Belforest Cem. Rd. over Coney Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi.W.Of Cr.Rd. 54W. · Structure no. 019036

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belforest Cem. Rd. over Coney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Belforest Cem. Rd. over Coney Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 619 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 835 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBelforest Cem. Rd.
CrossesConey Branch
Location0.4 Mi.W.Of Cr.Rd. 54W.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.58932, -87.84196
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2023)
Projected traffic835 by 2042
Trucks4%
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$336,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belforest Cem. Rd. over Coney Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belforest Cem. Rd. over Coney 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 2025.

How much traffic does Belforest Cem. Rd. over Coney Branch carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Belforest Cem. Rd. over Coney Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Belforest Cem. Rd. over Coney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.