US Bridges

Norris Lane over Trib to Skunk Bayou

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1 Mile North of CR 12 · Structure no. 021680

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norris Lane over Trib to Skunk Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Norris Lane over Trib to Skunk Bayou 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long.

CarriesNorris Lane
CrossesTrib to Skunk Bayou
Location1 Mile North of CR 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.37143, -87.75093
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 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 traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks—
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$407,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norris Lane over Trib to Skunk Bayou built?

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

What condition is Norris Lane over Trib to Skunk Bayou 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Norris Lane over Trib to Skunk Bayou carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Norris Lane over Trib to Skunk Bayou?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Norris Lane over Trib to Skunk Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.