US Bridges

SR 181 over Drainage Ditch Cross

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 3.07 MI N of SR 104 · Structure no. 020510

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,942
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 181 over Drainage Ditch Cross is a concrete culvert carrying SR 181 over Drainage Ditch Cross in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 16,942 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,413 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 181
CrossesDrainage Ditch Cross
Location3.07 MI N of SR 104
RouteState Highway 181
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.59005, -87.85182
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,942 (2022)
Projected traffic25,413 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 181 over Drainage Ditch Cross built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 181 over Drainage Ditch Cross 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 181 over Drainage Ditch Cross carry?

About 16,942 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 181 over Drainage Ditch Cross?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR 181 over Drainage Ditch Cross?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.