US Bridges

Ross Gate Road over Wetweather Crk Brnch

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · .5M E of Prison Farm · Structure no. 010564

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
432
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ross Gate Road over Wetweather Crk Brnch is a concrete culvert carrying Ross Gate Road over Wetweather Crk Brnch in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 432 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoss Gate Road
CrossesWetweather Crk Brnch
Location.5M E of Prison Farm
RouteCity Street 24
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.158, -87.45069
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2021)
Projected traffic648 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$297,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ross Gate Road over Wetweather Crk Brnch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ross Gate Road over Wetweather Crk Brnch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Ross Gate Road over Wetweather Crk Brnch carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ross Gate Road over Wetweather Crk Brnch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ross Gate Road over Wetweather Crk Brnch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.