Gate # 8 Road over Canal/Water Run Off
GoodCalhoun County, Alabama · Near Bld 528 · Structure no. DAPAMCANN0000H6
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Gate # 8 Road over Canal/Water Run Off is a steel culvert carrying Gate # 8 Road over Canal/Water Run Off in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gate # 8 Road over Canal/Water Run Off built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gate # 8 Road over Canal/Water Run Off 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Gate # 8 Road over Canal/Water Run Off carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Gate # 8 Road over Canal/Water Run Off?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Gate # 8 Road over Canal/Water Run Off?
It is owned by the Army.