CR5 Mt Carmel RD over Gale Creek
GoodChilton County, Alabama · CR5 1.2M NE Mt.Carmel Ch · Structure no. 017046
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR5 Mt Carmel RD over Gale Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR5 Mt Carmel RD over Gale Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 CR5 Mt Carmel RD over Gale Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is CR5 Mt Carmel RD over Gale 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR5 Mt Carmel RD over Gale Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1997 count).
How long is CR5 Mt Carmel RD over Gale Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns CR5 Mt Carmel RD over Gale Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.