US Bridges

Griggers Rd. over Branch of Eight Mile Cr.

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.5 M. E. of CR 64 · Structure no. 020706

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griggers Rd. over Branch of Eight Mile Cr. is a steel culvert carrying Griggers Rd. over Branch of Eight Mile Cr. in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGriggers Rd.
CrossesBranch of Eight Mile Cr.
Location0.5 M. E. of CR 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.67535, -87.59071
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2018)
Projected traffic48 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$193,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Griggers Rd. over Branch of Eight Mile Cr. built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griggers Rd. over Branch of Eight Mile Cr. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Griggers Rd. over Branch of Eight Mile Cr. carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Griggers Rd. over Branch of Eight Mile Cr.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Griggers Rd. over Branch of Eight Mile Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.