US Bridges

Gladden Lane W. over Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Gladden LN W · Structure no. 014919

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gladden Lane W. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gladden Lane W. over Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 73 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 224 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGladden Lane W.
CrossesCreek
LocationGladden LN W
RouteCounty Highway 68
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.76799, -85.9186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2023)
Projected traffic279 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$413,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gladden Lane W. over Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Gladden Lane W. over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Gladden Lane W. over Creek carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gladden Lane W. over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Gladden Lane W. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.