US Bridges

Gallant Rd. over Little Canoe Creek

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · @ Etowah/St Clair Line · Structure no. 004063

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallant Rd. over Little Canoe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gallant Rd. over Little Canoe 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesGallant Rd.
CrossesLittle Canoe Creek
Location@ Etowah/St Clair Line
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.97833, -86.26833
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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2003)
Projected traffic780 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$745,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gallant Rd. over Little Canoe Creek built?

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

What condition is Gallant Rd. over Little Canoe 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 Little Canoe Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gallant Rd. over Little Canoe Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Gallant Rd. over Little Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.