US Bridges

Upper Delta Wma RD over Bear Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 5.2 Miles W. of SR 59 · Structure no. 021064

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Upper Delta Wma RD over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Upper Delta Wma RD over Bear Creek 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesUpper Delta Wma RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location5.2 Miles W. of SR 59
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.12874, -87.89499
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Delta Wma RD over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is Upper Delta Wma RD over Bear Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Delta Wma RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Upper Delta Wma RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Delta Wma RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.