Mtn Gap Road over Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadBlount County, Alabama · 1/2 MI NE of Five Pts · Structure no. 020723
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 162
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mtn Gap Road over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mtn Gap Road over Dry Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 64 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 241 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mtn Gap Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Mtn Gap Road over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Mtn Gap Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 162 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Mtn Gap Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Mtn Gap Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.