US Bridges

Giles Road over Panther Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Giles Road · Structure no. 021309

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Giles Road over Panther Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Giles Road over Panther Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesGiles Road
CrossesPanther Creek
LocationGiles Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.07511, -86.65918
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2020)
Projected traffic34 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$579,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Giles Road over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Giles Road over Panther Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Giles Road over Panther Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Giles Road over Panther Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Giles Road over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.