US Bridges

North Cedar Street over Drainage

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.1 Mi.So. of Co. RD.24 · Structure no. 020267

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Cedar Street over Drainage is a steel culvert carrying North Cedar Street over Drainage in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Cedar Street
CrossesDrainage
Location0.1 Mi.So. of Co. RD.24
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.43556, -87.69167
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2023)
Projected traffic282 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$429,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Cedar Street over Drainage built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Cedar Street over Drainage 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does North Cedar Street over Drainage carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Cedar Street over Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns North Cedar Street over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.