US Bridges

CR 48 over Trib. to Polecat CR _

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.1 M. E. of CR 9 · Structure no. 021105

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 48 over Trib. to Polecat CR _ is a concrete culvert carrying CR 48 over Trib. to Polecat CR _ in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 48
CrossesTrib. to Polecat CR _
Location0.1 M. E. of CR 9
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.5163, -87.7765
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2021)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$470,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 48 over Trib. to Polecat CR _ built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 48 over Trib. to Polecat 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 48 over Trib. to Polecat CR _ carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 48 over Trib. to Polecat CR _?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR 48 over Trib. to Polecat CR _?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.