US Bridges

_sr 135 over _salt Lake Channel

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · _0.9 MI N SR 182 · Structure no. 021549

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,559
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

_sr 135 over _salt Lake Channel is a concrete channel beam carrying _sr 135 over _salt Lake Channel in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8,559 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,838 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries_sr 135
Crosses_salt Lake Channel
Location_0.9 MI N SR 182
RouteState Highway 135
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.25633, -87.67904
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,559 (2022)
Projected traffic12,838 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$679,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _sr 135 over _salt Lake Channel built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is _sr 135 over _salt Lake Channel 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does _sr 135 over _salt Lake Channel carry?

About 8,559 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is _sr 135 over _salt Lake Channel?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns _sr 135 over _salt Lake Channel?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.