US Bridges

Al 191 over Gin Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · 0.7 MI N JCT SR 22 · Structure no. 016021

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 191 over Gin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 191 over Gin Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAl 191
CrossesGin Creek
Location0.7 MI N JCT SR 22
RouteState Highway 191
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.80948, -86.818
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating69.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2015)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$640,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 191 over Gin Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 191 over Gin 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Al 191 over Gin Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Al 191 over Gin Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 191 over Gin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.