US Bridges

CR 32 over Drainage

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · .1 M. E. of SR 181 · Structure no. 021192

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

About this bridge

CR 32 over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying CR 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 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 4,815 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,561 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 32
CrossesDrainage
Location.1 M. E. of SR 181
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.4724, -87.8504
Functional classUrban 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,815 (2023)
Projected traffic8,561 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$977,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 32 over Drainage built?

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

What condition is CR 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 CR 32 over Drainage carry?

About 4,815 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 32 over Drainage?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 32 over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.