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Affirmed Ave over Drainage

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · _wetlands · Structure no. 021548

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Affirmed Ave over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Affirmed Ave over Drainage 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 152 vehicles a day, projected to reach 271 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesAffirmed Ave
CrossesDrainage
Location_wetlands
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.5782, -87.84313
Functional classUrban 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2025)
Projected traffic271 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Affirmed Ave over Drainage built?

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

What condition is Affirmed Ave over Drainage 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Affirmed Ave over Drainage carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Affirmed Ave over Drainage?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Affirmed Ave over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.