US Bridges

Baird-Coxwell Rd. over Baker Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.4 MI N. Dawes RD · Structure no. 017750

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baird-Coxwell Rd. over Baker Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Baird-Coxwell Rd. over Baker Creek in Mobile 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 307 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBaird-Coxwell Rd.
CrossesBaker Creek
Location0.4 MI N. Dawes RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.58966, -88.29242
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2024)
Projected traffic456 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baird-Coxwell Rd. over Baker Creek built?

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

What condition is Baird-Coxwell Rd. over Baker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Baird-Coxwell Rd. over Baker Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Baird-Coxwell Rd. over Baker Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Baird-Coxwell Rd. over Baker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.