Gorum Bridge Road over Pigeon Creek
PoorPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · T6N S28 R14E · Structure no. 014671
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 155 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gorum Bridge Road over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gorum Bridge Road over Pigeon Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 125 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 3 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 279 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gorum Bridge Road over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
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 70 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is Gorum Bridge Road over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Gorum Bridge Road over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.