US Bridges

Camellia Road over Drainage to Polecat Cr.

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 100 Ft.From CO.RD.55 · Structure no. 019716

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camellia Road over Drainage to Polecat Cr. is a steel culvert carrying Camellia Road over Drainage to Polecat Cr. 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 177 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCamellia Road
CrossesDrainage to Polecat Cr.
Location100 Ft.From CO.RD.55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.53094, -87.75121
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2022)
Projected traffic177 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$622,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Camellia Road over Drainage to Polecat Cr. built?

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

What condition is Camellia Road over Drainage to Polecat Cr. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Camellia Road over Drainage to Polecat Cr. carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Camellia Road over Drainage to Polecat Cr.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Camellia Road over Drainage to Polecat Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.