US Bridges

Co. Rd. 12 over Branch of Bon Secour Ri.

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. E. of Al. Hwy. 59 · Structure no. 019541

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,953
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 12 over Branch of Bon Secour Ri. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Co. Rd. 12 over Branch of Bon Secour Ri. in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,953 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 12
CrossesBranch of Bon Secour Ri.
Location0.3 Mi. E. of Al. Hwy. 59
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.35568, -87.6775
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,953 (2023)
Projected traffic2,637 by 2043
Trucks1%
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

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$482,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 12 over Branch of Bon Secour Ri. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 12 over Branch of Bon Secour Ri. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 12 over Branch of Bon Secour Ri. carry?

About 1,953 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 12 over Branch of Bon Secour Ri.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 12 over Branch of Bon Secour Ri.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.