US Bridges

Dolive St. Ext. over Whitehouse Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.1. Mi. E. of U.S. 31 · Structure no. 019267

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dolive St. Ext. over Whitehouse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dolive St. Ext. over Whitehouse 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDolive St. Ext.
CrossesWhitehouse Creek
Location1.1. Mi. E. of U.S. 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.86962, -87.80135
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 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 traffic114 (2024)
Projected traffic154 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$707,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dolive St. Ext. over Whitehouse Creek built?

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

What condition is Dolive St. Ext. over Whitehouse 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dolive St. Ext. over Whitehouse Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Dolive St. Ext. over Whitehouse Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dolive St. Ext. over Whitehouse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.