US Bridges

_CO.RD34 over _drainage Ditch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · _0.7 Mi. W of Al. HWY 59 · Structure no. 021634

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_CO.RD34 over _drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying _CO.RD34 over _drainage Ditch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 277 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries_CO.RD34
Crosses_drainage Ditch
Location_0.7 Mi. W of Al. HWY 59
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.47983, -87.72084
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2024)
Projected traffic489 by 2044
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$422,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _CO.RD34 over _drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is _CO.RD34 over _drainage Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does _CO.RD34 over _drainage Ditch carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is _CO.RD34 over _drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns _CO.RD34 over _drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.