US Bridges

Gorum Bridge Road over Pigeon Creek

PoorPosted for load

Covington County, Alabama · T6N S28 R14E · Structure no. 008106

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gorum Bridge Road over Pigeon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Gorum Bridge Road over Pigeon Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 93 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGorum Bridge Road
CrossesPigeon Creek
LocationT6N S28 R14E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.45404, -86.65648
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (1994)
Projected traffic196 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$198,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gorum Bridge Road over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Gorum Bridge Road over Pigeon Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Gorum Bridge Road over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gorum Bridge Road over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Gorum Bridge Road over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.