US Bridges

County Road 32 over Drainage

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · .56 Miles W of US 98 · Structure no. 021186

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,815
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 32 over Drainage 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 4,815 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32
CrossesDrainage
Location.56 Miles W of US 98
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.4723, -87.8961
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic4,815 (2021)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$607,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32 over Drainage built?

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

What condition is County Road 32 over Drainage 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 32 over Drainage carry?

About 4,815 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns County Road 32 over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.