Co. Rd. 71 over Blackwater River
Baldwin County, Alabama · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Co. Rd. 71 over Blackwater River in Baldwin County, Alabama, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 944 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 180 of the 382 inventoried bridges in Baldwin County rated good (47.1%); 5 (1.3%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 125 ft |
| Location | 1.2 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 65 |
| NBI structure number | 016354 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alabama department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Baldwin County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-10 over Joes Branch | 1969 | 63,162 | Fair |
| I-10 over Dolive Stream | 1969 | 63,162 | Fair |
| I-10 over Dolive Creek | 1969 | 63,162 | Fair |
| I-10 EB * WB over Turkey Branch | 1969 | 63,093 | Fair |
| I-10 EB * WB over Bay Branch | 1969 | 63,093 | Fair |
| I-10 EB * WB over Stream | 1969 | 55,494 | Fair |
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