US Bridges

Gilpin Road over Dennis Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. NW Carrs Mill · Structure no. 004991

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilpin Road over Dennis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilpin Road over Dennis Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 106 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGilpin Road
CrossesDennis Creek
Location1.0 Mi. NW Carrs Mill
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21524, -85.95173
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2016)
Projected traffic34 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$187,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilpin Road over Dennis Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Gilpin Road over Dennis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Gilpin Road over Dennis Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Gilpin Road over Dennis Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Gilpin Road over Dennis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.