US Bridges

Strathmore DR over Baldwin Slough

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.1 S US 82 · Structure no. 016783

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strathmore DR over Baldwin Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Strathmore DR over Baldwin Slough in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStrathmore DR
CrossesBaldwin Slough
Location0.1 S US 82
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.326, -86.2467
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1996)
Projected traffic900 by 2044
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$641,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strathmore DR over Baldwin Slough built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strathmore DR over Baldwin Slough 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Strathmore DR over Baldwin Slough carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Strathmore DR over Baldwin Slough?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Strathmore DR over Baldwin Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.