US Bridges

Montelucia Way over Br. Off Fish River

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · .2 M. W. of CR 64 · Structure no. 021049

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montelucia Way over Br. Off Fish River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montelucia Way over Br. Off Fish River in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMontelucia Way
CrossesBr. Off Fish River
Location.2 M. W. of CR 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.60626, -87.82072
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2024)
Projected traffic93 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$652,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Montelucia Way over Br. Off Fish River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montelucia Way over Br. Off Fish River 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 Montelucia Way over Br. Off Fish River carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Montelucia Way over Br. Off Fish River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Montelucia Way over Br. Off Fish River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.