US Bridges

_limerick Lane over Drainage

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 40 South of Fionn Loop · Structure no. 021580

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

_limerick Lane over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying _limerick Lane over Drainage in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 277 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Carries_limerick Lane
CrossesDrainage
Location40 South of Fionn Loop
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.57844, -87.84586
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2024)
Projected traffic277 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$788,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was _limerick Lane over Drainage built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is _limerick Lane 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 2024.

How much traffic does _limerick Lane over Drainage carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is _limerick Lane over Drainage?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns _limerick Lane over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.