US Bridges

Gates Drive over Stream

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Clarke County, Alabama · Thomasville · Structure no. 016427

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gates Drive over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Gates Drive over Stream in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGates Drive
CrossesStream
LocationThomasville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.88926, -87.74149
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating81.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1992)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$640,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gates Drive over Stream built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gates Drive over Stream 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Gates Drive over Stream carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gates Drive over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Gates Drive over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.