US Bridges

Gulf Bay Road over Canal Off Wolf Bay

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.5 N. of SR 180 · Structure no. 020717

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulf Bay Road over Canal Off Wolf Bay is a concrete culvert carrying Gulf Bay Road over Canal Off Wolf Bay in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGulf Bay Road
CrossesCanal Off Wolf Bay
Location0.5 N. of SR 180
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.29767, -87.60261
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gulf Bay Road over Canal Off Wolf Bay built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gulf Bay Road over Canal Off Wolf Bay 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gulf Bay Road over Canal Off Wolf Bay carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Gulf Bay Road over Canal Off Wolf Bay?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Who owns Gulf Bay Road over Canal Off Wolf Bay?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.