US Bridges

AL-96 over Gentry Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 2.0 MI W of Millport · Structure no. 002728

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,481
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-96 over Gentry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying AL-96 over Gentry Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,481 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,306 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-96
CrossesGentry Creek
Location2.0 MI W of Millport
RouteState Highway 96
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.56052, -88.12065
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,481 (2020)
Projected traffic2,306 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$668,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-96 over Gentry Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-96 over Gentry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does AL-96 over Gentry Creek carry?

About 1,481 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is AL-96 over Gentry Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns AL-96 over Gentry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.