US Bridges

Mcgehee RD over Baldwin Slough

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.17 MI N of Eastern Blvd · Structure no. 011736

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgehee RD over Baldwin Slough is a concrete slab carrying Mcgehee RD over Baldwin Slough in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 75 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,766 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMcgehee RD
CrossesBaldwin Slough
Location0.17 MI N of Eastern Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.32911, -86.24269
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (1990)
Projected traffic13,766 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$969,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcgehee RD over Baldwin Slough built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Mcgehee RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mcgehee RD over Baldwin Slough carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcgehee RD over Baldwin Slough?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgehee RD over Baldwin Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.