US Bridges

SR 182 over Little Lagoon Pass

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 2.9 MI W SR 59 · Structure no. 020631

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,009
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 182 over Little Lagoon Pass is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 182 over Little Lagoon Pass in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8,009 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,014 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesSR 182
CrossesLittle Lagoon Pass
Location2.9 MI W SR 59
RouteState Highway 182
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.24139, -87.73817
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,009 (2021)
Projected traffic12,014 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 182 over Little Lagoon Pass built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 182 over Little Lagoon Pass 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 182 over Little Lagoon Pass carry?

About 8,009 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 182 over Little Lagoon Pass?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 182 over Little Lagoon Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.