US Bridges

County Road 83 over Waterhole Branch Trib

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 4.2 M. N. of CR 32 · Structure no. 020010

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,657
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 83 over Waterhole Branch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 83 over Waterhole Branch Trib in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 17,657 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,485 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 83
CrossesWaterhole Branch Trib
Location4.2 M. N. of CR 32
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.5345, -87.6658
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,657 (2023)
Projected traffic26,485 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 83 over Waterhole Branch Trib built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 83 over Waterhole Branch Trib 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 83 over Waterhole Branch Trib carry?

About 17,657 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 83 over Waterhole Branch Trib?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 83 over Waterhole Branch Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.