US Bridges

Gilley Rd. over Coosa River

FairPosted for load

Etowah County, Alabama · @ Countyline · Structure no. 016607

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
632 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilley Rd. over Coosa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilley Rd. over Coosa River in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2035. The structure is 632 ft (192.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesGilley Rd.
CrossesCoosa River
Location@ Countyline
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.08646, -85.78977
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length632 ft (192.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2003)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilley Rd. over Coosa River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilley Rd. over Coosa River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Gilley Rd. over Coosa River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gilley Rd. over Coosa River?

The structure is 632 ft (192.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gilley Rd. over Coosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.