US Bridges

Old Ann Gad HWY over Ohatchee Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Old Ann Gad HWY · Structure no. 017496

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,147
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ann Gad HWY over Ohatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ann Gad HWY over Ohatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,147 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,773 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Ann Gad HWY
CrossesOhatchee Creek
LocationOld Ann Gad HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.85641, -85.9177
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,147 (2022)
Projected traffic1,773 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Ann Gad HWY over Ohatchee Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ann Gad HWY over Ohatchee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Ann Gad HWY over Ohatchee Creek carry?

About 1,147 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Old Ann Gad HWY over Ohatchee Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ann Gad HWY over Ohatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.