US Bridges

Durbin Fork Rd. over Durbin Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 57 · Structure no. 020114

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durbin Fork Rd. over Durbin Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Durbin Fork Rd. over Durbin Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDurbin Fork Rd.
CrossesDurbin Branch
Location1.5 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 57
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.80497, -87.73314
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2024)
Projected traffic144 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$444,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Durbin Fork Rd. over Durbin Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Durbin Fork Rd. over Durbin Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Durbin Fork Rd. over Durbin Branch carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Durbin Fork Rd. over Durbin Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Durbin Fork Rd. over Durbin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.