US Bridges

Mt. Gilead Rd. over Ohatchee Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Mt Gilead RD · Structure no. 014958

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
344
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Gilead Rd. over Ohatchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mt. Gilead Rd. over Ohatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2045. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Gilead Rd.
CrossesOhatchee Creek
LocationMt Gilead RD
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.89893, -85.86534
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2023)
Projected traffic532 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Gilead Rd. over Ohatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Gilead Rd. over Ohatchee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mt. Gilead Rd. over Ohatchee Creek carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Gilead Rd. over Ohatchee Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Gilead Rd. over Ohatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.