US Bridges

Bromly Road over Bay Minette Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.6 Mi. E. of S.R. 225 · Structure no. 019444

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bromly Road over Bay Minette Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bromly Road over Bay Minette Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesBromly Road
CrossesBay Minette Creek
Location1.6 Mi. E. of S.R. 225
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.74007, -87.87477
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2022)
Projected traffic178 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bromly Road over Bay Minette Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bromly Road over Bay Minette 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bromly Road over Bay Minette Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bromly Road over Bay Minette Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bromly Road over Bay Minette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.