US Bridges

Lake Gerald RD over Ketchepedrakee Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 4.5 MI N Barfield · Structure no. 016181

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Gerald RD over Ketchepedrakee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lake Gerald RD over Ketchepedrakee Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Gerald RD
CrossesKetchepedrakee Creek
Location4.5 MI N Barfield
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.42662, -85.67569
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2016)
Projected traffic113 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$336,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Gerald RD over Ketchepedrakee Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Gerald RD over Ketchepedrakee 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Gerald RD over Ketchepedrakee Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Lake Gerald RD over Ketchepedrakee Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Gerald RD over Ketchepedrakee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.