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County Road 32 over Drainage

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Baldwin County, Alabama · .02 MI East of CR 13 · Structure no. 021210

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,815
2023 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 9 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, projected to reach 8,561 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32
CrossesDrainage
Location.02 MI East of CR 13
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.4724, -87.8688
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic4,815 (2023)
Projected traffic8,561 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$350,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on 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 (2023 count).

How long is County Road 32 over Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns County Road 32 over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.