US Bridges

Priv Drive (SR181) over Drainage Ditch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 2.3 MI N of SR 104 · Structure no. 021333

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Priv Drive (SR181) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Priv Drive (SR181) over Drainage Ditch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPriv Drive (SR181)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.3 MI N of SR 104
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.57935, -87.85195
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$301,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Priv Drive (SR181) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Priv Drive (SR181) over Drainage Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Priv Drive (SR181) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Priv Drive (SR181) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Priv Drive (SR181) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.