US Bridges

Beach Express over Rock Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 4.3 M. N. of CR 32 · Structure no. 020021

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
920 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
3,732
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Express over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beach Express over Rock Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,732 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,038 by 2038. The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBeach Express
CrossesRock Creek
Location4.3 M. N. of CR 32
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.54854, -87.66608
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length920 ft (280.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,732 (2018)
Projected traffic5,038 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
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$8.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beach Express over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Express over Rock 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 2023.

How much traffic does Beach Express over Rock Creek carry?

About 3,732 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beach Express over Rock Creek?

The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Express over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.