US Bridges

CR 26 over Trib. to Bon Secour Ri._

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.17 M. W. of Hwy. 59_ · Structure no. 021107

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26 over Trib. to Bon Secour Ri._ is a concrete culvert carrying CR 26 over Trib. to Bon Secour Ri._ 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 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,418 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 26
CrossesTrib. to Bon Secour Ri._
Location1.17 M. W. of Hwy. 59_
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.39204, -87.70299
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,418 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$290,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 26 over Trib. to Bon Secour Ri._ built?

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

What condition is CR 26 over Trib. to Bon Secour Ri._ 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 26 over Trib. to Bon Secour Ri._ carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 26 over Trib. to Bon Secour Ri._?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 26 over Trib. to Bon Secour Ri._?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.