Whites Gap Rd. over Cottaquilla Creek
FairCalhoun County, Alabama · Whites Gap Rd. Lake · Structure no. 008373
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,315
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whites Gap Rd. over Cottaquilla Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whites Gap Rd. over Cottaquilla Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 2,315 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,539 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whites Gap Rd. over Cottaquilla Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whites Gap Rd. over Cottaquilla Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Whites Gap Rd. over Cottaquilla Creek carry?
About 2,315 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Whites Gap Rd. over Cottaquilla Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Whites Gap Rd. over Cottaquilla Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.