US Bridges

Innovation Parkway over Trib. to Wet Weather Cr.

Good

Escambia County, Alabama · 0.1 Miles West of SR 21 · Structure no. 021295

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Innovation Parkway over Trib. to Wet Weather Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying Innovation Parkway over Trib. to Wet Weather Cr. in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long.

CarriesInnovation Parkway
CrossesTrib. to Wet Weather Cr.
Location0.1 Miles West of SR 21
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.1137, -87.474
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.
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic290 (2021)
Projected traffic435 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$849,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Innovation Parkway over Trib. to Wet Weather Cr. built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Innovation Parkway over Trib. to Wet Weather 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Innovation Parkway over Trib. to Wet Weather Cr. carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Innovation Parkway over Trib. to Wet Weather Cr.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Innovation Parkway over Trib. to Wet Weather Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.