US Bridges

Day Gap Rd. Cul over Stream

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Cullman County, Alabama · 1.5 MI SW of I65 · Structure no. 020737

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Day Gap Rd. Cul over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Day Gap Rd. Cul over Stream in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDay Gap Rd. Cul
CrossesStream
Location1.5 MI SW of I65
RouteCity Street 37
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.09537, -86.88053
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$168,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Day Gap Rd. Cul over Stream built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Day Gap Rd. Cul over Stream 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Day Gap Rd. Cul over Stream carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Day Gap Rd. Cul over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Day Gap Rd. Cul over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.