US Bridges

Double Gate RD over Trawick Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 0.35 Mi.E Al 69 · Structure no. 014355

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Double Gate RD over Trawick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Double Gate RD over Trawick Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 66 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDouble Gate RD
CrossesTrawick Creek
Location0.35 Mi.E Al 69
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.95667, -87.975
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating94.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic110 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$352,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Double Gate RD over Trawick Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Double Gate RD over Trawick 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Double Gate RD over Trawick Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Double Gate RD over Trawick Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Double Gate RD over Trawick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.