US Bridges

Austin Rd. Reloc. over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.1M S. CO RD 64 · Structure no. 021335

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,354
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austin Rd. Reloc. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Austin Rd. Reloc. over Drainage Ditch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,354 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,031 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAustin Rd. Reloc.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.1M S. CO RD 64
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.5877, -87.85197
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,354 (2021)
Projected traffic2,031 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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$825,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Austin Rd. Reloc. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Austin Rd. Reloc. over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Austin Rd. Reloc. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,354 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Austin Rd. Reloc. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Austin Rd. Reloc. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.