US Bridges

Baldwin Brook DR over Baldwin Slough

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 200 Ft E of Endicott DR · Structure no. 010774

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin Brook DR over Baldwin Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying Baldwin Brook DR over Baldwin Slough in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaldwin Brook DR
CrossesBaldwin Slough
Location200 Ft E of Endicott DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.32064, -86.2535
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (1992)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baldwin Brook DR over Baldwin Slough built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baldwin Brook DR over Baldwin Slough 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Baldwin Brook DR over Baldwin Slough carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baldwin Brook DR over Baldwin Slough?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Baldwin Brook DR over Baldwin Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.