US Bridges

Saddle Wood Lane over Br. Off Point Clear Cr.

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 500 West of Poloridge DR · Structure no. 021721

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saddle Wood Lane over Br. Off Point Clear Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying Saddle Wood Lane over Br. Off Point Clear Cr. 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesSaddle Wood Lane
CrossesBr. Off Point Clear Cr.
Location500 West of Poloridge DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.47894, -87.91034
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating91.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$543,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saddle Wood Lane over Br. Off Point Clear Cr. built?

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

What condition is Saddle Wood Lane over Br. Off Point Clear Cr. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Saddle Wood Lane over Br. Off Point Clear Cr. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Saddle Wood Lane over Br. Off Point Clear Cr.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Saddle Wood Lane over Br. Off Point Clear Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.