Mt Gap RD over Yellow Creek
FairLamar County, Alabama · 2.7 Mi. N. Co. Rd. 36 · Structure no. 007886
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt Gap RD over Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Gap RD over Yellow Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt Gap RD over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt Gap RD over Yellow 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Mt Gap RD over Yellow Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mt Gap RD over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Mt Gap RD over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.