Test apache configure

I'm working on a script to automatically install apache.
Before asking, this is a company request, otherwise I would use easier method to install apache.

Now, after the apache configure/make/make install I need to test for a successful completion. I checked the configure options but there is no flag for an unsuccessful finish.
I would like to know if there is any other way than to test the command output for a successful or unsuccessful ending?

Right now, I'm saving the output on a file and then grepping for an expected line. For example "creating test/Makefile" for the configure.

Thanks

 

you should check for the service

or check for the port if already listening

 

Start apache and see whether you can access localhost:80 from your browser.