US Bridges

Gilberts Ferry Rd. over Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Gilberts Ferry Rd. · Structure no. 020881

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
658
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilberts Ferry Rd. over Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilberts Ferry Rd. over Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 658 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,146 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGilberts Ferry Rd.
CrossesCreek
LocationGilberts Ferry Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.87716, -85.94546
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic658 (2015)
Projected traffic1,146 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilberts Ferry Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilberts Ferry Rd. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Gilberts Ferry Rd. over Creek carry?

About 658 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gilberts Ferry Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gilberts Ferry Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.