US Bridges

Tumlin Gap over Samuels Chapel Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.15 MI S of HWY 132 · Structure no. 018834

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tumlin Gap over Samuels Chapel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tumlin Gap over Samuels Chapel Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 518 vehicles a day, projected to reach 518 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTumlin Gap
CrossesSamuels Chapel Creek
Location0.15 MI S of HWY 132
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.02639, -86.27053
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 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 traffic518 (2004)
Projected traffic518 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$660,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tumlin Gap over Samuels Chapel Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tumlin Gap over Samuels Chapel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Tumlin Gap over Samuels Chapel Creek carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Tumlin Gap over Samuels Chapel Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Tumlin Gap over Samuels Chapel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.