US Bridges

Gallant Rd. over Brown Creek

FairPosted for load

Etowah County, Alabama · 500 W of Ivalee Cutoff · Structure no. 004352

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,832
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallant Rd. over Brown Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Gallant Rd. over Brown Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,832 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,620 by 2034. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGallant Rd.
CrossesBrown Creek
Location500 W of Ivalee Cutoff
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.03416, -86.14807
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,832 (2007)
Projected traffic2,620 by 2034
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gallant Rd. over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gallant Rd. over Brown 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 Brown Creek carry?

About 1,832 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Gallant Rd. over Brown Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gallant Rd. over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.