US Bridges

Co. Rd. 68 over Styx River

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 3.7 Mi. NE of I-10 · Structure no. 019280

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
493
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 68 over Styx River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 68 over Styx River in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 493 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 68
CrossesStyx River
Location3.7 Mi. NE of I-10
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.66392, -87.63942
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2023)
Projected traffic878 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 68 over Styx River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 68 over Styx River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 68 over Styx River carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 68 over Styx River?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 68 over Styx River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.