US Bridges

County Road 55 over Baptizing Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 2 Mi. East of Al 25 · Structure no. 019614

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 55 over Baptizing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 55 over Baptizing Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 55
CrossesBaptizing Creek
Location2 Mi. East of Al 25
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.0526, -87.64661
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2006)
Projected traffic370 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$721,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 55 over Baptizing Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 55 over Baptizing Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 55 over Baptizing Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 55 over Baptizing Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 55 over Baptizing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.