US Bridges

Dry Branch over Linholm Road

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.3M East of CR-64EXT · Structure no. 021669

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Branch over Linholm Road is a concrete culvert carrying Dry Branch over Linholm Road in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesDry Branch
CrossesLinholm Road
Location1.3M East of CR-64EXT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.64439, -87.58677
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating98.7 US tons
Inventory rating98.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic69 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$490,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Branch over Linholm Road built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Branch over Linholm Road 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 Dry Branch over Linholm Road carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dry Branch over Linholm Road?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dry Branch over Linholm Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.