US Bridges

Mt Gap RD over Yellow Creek Relief

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 2.8 MI N CO RD 36 · Structure no. 007889

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 Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Gap RD over Yellow Creek Relief 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).

CarriesMt Gap RD
CrossesYellow Creek Relief
Location2.8 MI N CO RD 36
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8831, -87.9556
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2016)
Projected traffic89 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$367,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Gap RD over Yellow Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Gap RD over Yellow Creek Relief 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 Relief carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mt Gap RD over Yellow Creek Relief?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Mt Gap RD over Yellow Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.