US Bridges

CO RD 73 over Trib to Negro CR

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · .23MI N to CO RD 32 · Structure no. 021100

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,093
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 73 over Trib to Negro CR is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 73 over Trib to Negro CR in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,093 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,132 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 73
CrossesTrib to Negro CR
Location.23MI N to CO RD 32
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.47008, -87.68323
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,093 (2022)
Projected traffic1,132 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$771,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 73 over Trib to Negro CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 73 over Trib to Negro 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 73 over Trib to Negro CR carry?

About 1,093 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CO RD 73 over Trib to Negro CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns CO RD 73 over Trib to Negro CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.