US Bridges

West Robinson Road over Gin Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · West Robinson Road · Structure no. 021028

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Robinson Road over Gin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying West Robinson Road over Gin Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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, projected to reach 33 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWest Robinson Road
CrossesGin Creek
LocationWest Robinson Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.75, -86.37861
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2017)
Projected traffic33 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$385,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Robinson Road over Gin Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Robinson Road over Gin 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does West Robinson Road over Gin Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is West Robinson Road over Gin Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns West Robinson Road over Gin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.