US Bridges

Gallant Rd. over Trib of Clear Creek

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · 400 East of Cntry Creek · Structure no. 004062

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallant Rd. over Trib of Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gallant Rd. over Trib of Clear Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2034. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGallant Rd.
CrossesTrib of Clear Creek
Location400 East of Cntry Creek
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.00621, -86.21409
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2003)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$253,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gallant Rd. over Trib of Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gallant Rd. over Trib of Clear Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Gallant Rd. over Trib of Clear Creek carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gallant Rd. over Trib of Clear Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Gallant Rd. over Trib of Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.