US Bridges

Greenwood Drive over Tiawasee Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 400 Ft. W. Hartness Cir. · Structure no. 019886

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
586
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood Drive over Tiawasee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Greenwood Drive over Tiawasee Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 586 vehicles a day, projected to reach 792 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGreenwood Drive
CrossesTiawasee Creek
Location400 Ft. W. Hartness Cir.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.63341, -87.88364
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating91.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic586 (2025)
Projected traffic792 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$666,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwood Drive over Tiawasee Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood Drive over Tiawasee 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Greenwood Drive over Tiawasee Creek carry?

About 586 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Greenwood Drive over Tiawasee Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood Drive over Tiawasee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.