US Bridges

Headwater Lane over Tributary to Fly Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 520' S of Sandy Ford · Structure no. 021162

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Headwater Lane over Tributary to Fly Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Headwater Lane over Tributary to Fly 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 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesHeadwater Lane
CrossesTributary to Fly Creek
Location520' S of Sandy Ford
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.56274, -87.87949
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$428,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Headwater Lane over Tributary to Fly Creek built?

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

What condition is Headwater Lane over Tributary to Fly 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Headwater Lane over Tributary to Fly Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Headwater Lane over Tributary to Fly Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Headwater Lane over Tributary to Fly Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.