US Bridges

Old Austin RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · _ · Structure no. 021812

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Austin RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Austin RD 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesOld Austin RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location_
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.58553, -87.85176
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$242,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Austin RD over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Old Austin RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Austin RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Old Austin RD over Drainage Ditch?

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

Who owns Old Austin RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.