US Bridges

Davis Road over Baker Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.1 Mi. N. of CR32 · Structure no. 021632

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Road over Baker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Davis Road over Baker Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Road
CrossesBaker Branch
Location0.1 Mi. N. of CR32
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.47351, -87.72547
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2024)
Projected traffic486 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$240,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Road over Baker Branch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Road over Baker Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Davis Road over Baker Branch carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Davis Road over Baker Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Davis Road over Baker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.