US Bridges

Medical Park DR over Pine Barren Watershed

Good

Escambia County, Alabama · 600 S Pinehill Drive · Structure no. 014362

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
532
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Medical Park DR over Pine Barren Watershed is a concrete culvert carrying Medical Park DR over Pine Barren Watershed in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 532 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMedical Park DR
CrossesPine Barren Watershed
Location600 S Pinehill Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.99928, -87.47965
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2021)
Projected traffic798 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$367,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Medical Park DR over Pine Barren Watershed built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Medical Park DR over Pine Barren Watershed 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Medical Park DR over Pine Barren Watershed carry?

About 532 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Medical Park DR over Pine Barren Watershed?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Medical Park DR over Pine Barren Watershed?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.