US Bridges

Bridge Drive N. over Coney Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.11M W of Bosbyshell Ave · Structure no. 021446

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Drive N. over Coney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bridge Drive N. over Coney Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge Drive N.
CrossesConey Branch
Location0.11M W of Bosbyshell Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.5886, -87.84193
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic68 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$413,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Drive N. over Coney Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Drive N. over Coney Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Drive N. over Coney Branch carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bridge Drive N. over Coney Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bridge Drive N. over Coney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.