County RD 86 over Gantt Lake
PoorPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · Dunns Bridge · Structure no. 004880
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 612 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 86 over Gantt Lake is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD 86 over Gantt Lake in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2030. The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 86 over Gantt Lake built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 86 over Gantt Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does County RD 86 over Gantt Lake carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County RD 86 over Gantt Lake?
The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 86 over Gantt Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.