US Bridges

CR 55 over Unnamed Br.

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 2.8 M. S. of SR 104 · Structure no. 020448

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,859
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55 over Unnamed Br. is a concrete culvert carrying CR 55 over Unnamed Br. in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,859 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,210 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 55
CrossesUnnamed Br.
Location2.8 M. S. of SR 104
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.50508, -87.75086
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,859 (2019)
Projected traffic5,210 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$922,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 55 over Unnamed Br. built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 55 over Unnamed Br. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 55 over Unnamed Br. carry?

About 3,859 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 55 over Unnamed Br.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 55 over Unnamed Br.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.