US Bridges

Negro Creek over Fred Dugger RD

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.8 Miles E. of C.R. 73 · Structure no. 021504

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Negro Creek over Fred Dugger RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Negro Creek over Fred Dugger RD 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNegro Creek
CrossesFred Dugger RD
Location0.8 Miles E. of C.R. 73
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.47993, -87.66956
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2023)
Projected traffic88 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$726,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Negro Creek over Fred Dugger RD built?

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

What condition is Negro Creek over Fred Dugger RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Negro Creek over Fred Dugger RD carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Negro Creek over Fred Dugger RD?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Negro Creek over Fred Dugger RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.