US Bridges

CO RD 59 over Gunter Mill Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Huggins Road · Structure no. 008014

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 59 over Gunter Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 59 over Gunter Mill Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 59
CrossesGunter Mill Creek
LocationHuggins Road
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.3757, -86.545
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic150 (1994)
Projected traffic205 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$300,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 59 over Gunter Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 59 over Gunter Mill 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 59 over Gunter Mill Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 59 over Gunter Mill Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 59 over Gunter Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.