Gay Street over Creek
FairPosted for loadLee County, Alabama · Auburn · Structure no. 008664
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,745
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gay Street over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Gay Street over Creek in Lee 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 4,745 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2034. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gay Street over Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gay Street over 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Gay Street over Creek carry?
About 4,745 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Gay Street over Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Gay Street over Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.