US Bridges

Comm Drive (SR181) over Drainage Ditch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 3.2 MI N of SR 104 · Structure no. 021336

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comm Drive (SR181) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Comm Drive (SR181) over Drainage Ditch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesComm Drive (SR181)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.2 MI N of SR 104
RouteState Highway 181
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.59115, -87.85221
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 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 traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
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$331,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comm 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 Comm Drive (SR181) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Comm Drive (SR181) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.