US Bridges

Linholm Road over Eight Mile Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · _ · Structure no. 021554

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linholm Road over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Linholm Road over Eight Mile Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2025. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLinholm Road
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.64369, -87.59455
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating93.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2020)
Projected traffic69 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Linholm Road over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linholm Road over Eight Mile Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Linholm Road over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Linholm Road over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Linholm Road over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.