US Bridges

Whites Gap Rd. over Little Tallahatcheecreek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Whites Gap Rd. · Structure no. 014376

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,256
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whites Gap Rd. over Little Tallahatcheecreek is a concrete culvert carrying Whites Gap Rd. over Little Tallahatcheecreek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 6 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 2,256 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,352 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWhites Gap Rd.
CrossesLittle Tallahatcheecreek
LocationWhites Gap Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.77828, -85.75919
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,256 (2024)
Projected traffic3,352 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$806,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whites Gap Rd. over Little Tallahatcheecreek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Whites Gap Rd. over Little Tallahatcheecreek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Whites Gap Rd. over Little Tallahatcheecreek carry?

About 2,256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Whites Gap Rd. over Little Tallahatcheecreek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Whites Gap Rd. over Little Tallahatcheecreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.